Defenders of Rorkes Drift, 2/24th Regt., 1879 - 1880
Scope and Contents
192 x 135 mm. A group photograph showing fifty members of 'B' company, 2nd/24th Regiment who survived the attack on Rorkes Drift on 22-23 January 1879. Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead (c. 1815-91), who commanded the company during the defence of Rorkes Drift, is seated in the front row at the right with a spaniel at his feet.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 - 1880
Creator
- From the Fonds: Redwood, Charles Lewis, fl1879 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Existence and Location of Copies
CN 3303.
General
WS.
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2004-10-05 15:22:31+00:00
Repository Details
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