David Charles Courtney Royal Engineers.

Subject: David Charles Courtney Royal Engineers. Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:00 pm

David Charles Courtney ,was a Major in the Royal Engineers. He served in the Zulu War 1879, and was in Ekowe when it was besieged. He was mentioned in despaches and had the medal and clasp. He also served in the Nile Expedition 1884-5. He was again mentioned in despaches, received the brevet of Major, medal with two clasps and the Khedives star. He married Miss Mann, and they had two sons and five daughters. He died 28th November, 1909.

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Hi all
You have read the name wrongly, it should be David Charles Courtney Royal Engineers
Regards Rai
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Subject: Re: David Charles Courtney Royal Engineers. Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:45 pm

Thanks Rai. Corrected.

Subject: Re: David Charles Courtney Royal Engineers. Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:49 pm

Rai. Admin. Thanks for pointing out the mistake. Must ave read it wrong. Idea

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David Charles Courtney

Date of Birth - 27th January 1845
Died - 28th November 1909
Buried - His grave is situated in Deans Grange Cemetery, Dublin, Eire.

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