LEGACY: Heroes of Rorke's Drift' by Kris Wheatley

Kris Wheatley first learned about Rorke's Drift after seeing a painting of the Battle in the house of her grandparents and later learnt that the possible artist was her great grandfather, Private Caleb Wood, one of the defenders.

LEGACY:Heroes of Rorke's Drift' is the result of in depth research, of which has never been equalled.


The stories of the not so well know defenders, But they were there, the same as those that were warded the VC's. Kris's work covers from the birth of the defenders until their deaths. There are some very heart rendering facts about the lives of these hero's based on facts not fiction. Discovered by pure deication and hard work from the Author.

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LEGACY Volume 1 includes Kris’s research on Corporal Francis Attwood DCM, Sergeant Henry Gallagher, Private Garet Hayden, Colour-Sergeant George Mabin, Rowland Miller, Sergeant Frederick Millne, Private Robert Tongue, Sergeant Joseph Windridge and Private Caleb Wood.

LEGACY Volume 2 includes Kris’s research on Private Thomas Collins (B Company 2/24th); Bombardier Thomas Lewis (N Battery Royal Artillery); Private Thomas Levi Luddington (Army Hospital Corps); Private William Neville (B Company 2/24th); Private William Partridge (G Company 2/24th); Corporal Alfred Saxty (B Company 2/24th); Private Arthur Sears (A Company 2/24th).

LEGACY Volume 3 includes Kris’s research on Private Joseph Bromwich, Private George Deacon (Power), Private Patrick Kears, Drummer James Keefe, Corporal John Baker French, Private James Marshall, Private Thomas Moffatt – all of B Company 2/24th; and Gunner Arthur Howard (N Battery Royal Artillery).

LEGACY Volume 4 includes Kris’s research on William Bessell, Thomas Chester, Thomas Daw, Patrick Galgey, John Jobbins, Peter Sawyer (John Thomas), John Shergold, and William Wilcox; and from 1/24th John Waters.

LEGACY Volume 5 includes Kris’s research on Colour Sergeant Frank Bourne, Sergeant George Smith, Privates Henry Lines, William Martin and Samuel Pitt, and Private William Cooper

LEGACY Volume 6 includes Kris’s research on Pte Thomas Clayton, Pte Robert Cole, Pte Joshua Lodge, Cpl John Jeremiah Lyons, Pte Edward Savage, and from the Royal Engineers, Driver Charles Robson.


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The rededication of the graves of Caleb Wood and Robert Tongue, Ruddington's Rorke's Drift Survivors. The ceremony in Shaw Street Cemetery was attended by over 500 people, including the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, the Mayor of Rushcliffe, representatives of the regiment and descendants of the two soldiers being commemorated. The Band of the Prince of Wales Division led a procession from The Green to the cemetery, where a most moving service was held, concluding with the Last Post, followed by two minutes silence, the laying of wreaths on the graves and a rifle volley by members of the 1879 Group.

Kris Wheatley Author of (Legacy - Heroes of Rorke's Drift) her great grandfather, Private Caleb Wood fought at Rorke’s Drift

This photo of Kris Wheatley was taken on the 18th July 2004 at the rededication of Caleb Wood and Robert Tongue in Ruddington Nottingham.

Her husband John is immediately behind her and on the left of picture (wearing the AZW medal) is her brother Jerry.

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The Legacy - Heroes of Rorke's Drift collection contains factual information on many of the defenders that took part in the Battle of Rorke’s Drift.

Photo Shown with kind permission of Kris Wheatley.

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Hi, I'm looking for these books for my Nan. Does anyone know if you can still buy them anywhere? Thanks in advance

Write to Kris direct. Im sure Admin could redirect a message for you, Kris is forum member

That's great, thank you Frank. Do you know Kris's username so I could pm her? Thanks again, Louisa