Major A. Prendergast, Natal Police, Late Lonsdale’s Horse.

"Major A. Prendergast, Natal Police, Late Lonsdale’s Horse.
(1855-1930); born Thurles, Ireland; served as Lieutenant Lonsdale’s Horse during both the Zulu War; enlisted in the Natal Mounted Police, 10.8.1879, and served with them during the First Boer War, 1881; advanced Sergeant, 1883; Sub-Inspector 1894; Inspector 1897; advanced Major and J.P. for the Magistrate Division of Pietermaritzburg; he died residing in Eighth Avenue, Durban.

South Africa 1877-79, one clasp, 1879 (Lieut: A. Prendergast. Lonsdales. Horse); Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, one clasp, Basutoland (Cpl. A. Prendergast. Nat. M. Pce), Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, one clasp, Natal (Inspector A. Prendergast. Natal Police.); Natal 1906, with clasp (Major A. Prendergast, Natal Police.)"

Subject: Maj.A. Prendergest . Lonsdale's Mtd Rifles Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:57 am

Hi Littlehand .
Is your spelling correct for this chap's surname , I see there is a Lt . A. Prengerest , Lonsdales Horse in the Forsyth Roll .
In the Terry Sole book ' For God , Queen & Colony ' there is a Lt. Alfred Prendergest Lonsdale's Mtd Rifles , I assume it's the same chap .
cheers 90th. Salute

Posts : 947 Join date : 2011-10-21 Location : Algoa Bay

Hi 90th,

Prendergast is correct.

regards,

barry

Posts : 1862 Join date : 2009-03-25

Well this has made my crap week worthwhile. Good to see you posting again
" Barry" Salute

Subject: Maj.A. Prendergest . Lonsdale's Mtd Rifles Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:28 pm

Hi Barry.
Thanks for that , and great to see you are back !. Did you get to the battlefields ? . If so , looking forward to the photo's !. :lol:
cheers 90th. Salute

Subject: Maj.A. Prendergest . Lonsdale's Mtd Rifles Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:34 pm

Hi 24th.
If you are having a crap week or any sort of crap time , I find jumping on the forum seems to make it more bearable .
Except I get the other half in my ear '' Your not talking to your dead friends again , are you ! '' . A firm reply of yes , wont be long ,
( 3 - 4 Hrs Generally ) :lol: :lol: :lol: . It works Shocked

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cheers 90th. Salute

Posts : 947 Join date : 2011-10-21 Location : Algoa Bay

Hi 24th & 90th.

Thanks.
No pictures yet, the visit to FD to get them and do other things whilst there is on the cards for action shortly.

regards,

barry

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