Edward Bleiddian Herbert Lt 17th Lancers 1879 - Ulundi .

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Hi All .
I'm trying to find any info on E.B. Herbert who was a Lt in the 17th Lancers and was a t Ulundi . I've managed to find bits here and there , but cant find his date of death or Military record ? . Any help will be greatly appreciated . Salute

Cheers 90th.

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Edward Bleiddian Herbert

Born 1858 in Monmouthshire, Wales

Lieutenant 15 Jul 76 (17th Lancers)

Captain 6 June 86

Major 9 Dec 1894 (17th Lancers)

Retired 17 Jul 1900 (possibly 1905)

21 Oct 1901 Married Mary Elizabeth Dalberg Acton

Died 29 Apr 1931 in Monmouthshire, Wales

Served in Zulu War (1879) and in Boer War (1899-1900)

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Name: HERBERT, Edward Bleiddian
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit: 17th (Duke Of Cambridge's Own) Lancers
Notes: The Queen's South Africa (QSA) Medal Clasps: Cape Colony, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901

Graves, good to see you back on the forum.. Salute

Lt.-Col. Edward Bleiddian Herbert
M, #1902, d. 29 April 1931

Lt.-Col. Edward Bleiddian Herbert was the son of John Arthur Edward Herbert. He married Hon. Mary Elizabeth Anne Dalberg-Acton, daughter of John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton of Aldenham and Maria Anna Ludmilla Euphrosina von und zu Arco auf Valley, on 21 October 1901.He died on 29 April 1931
He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.).He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the 17th Lancers.

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Hi All .
Welcome back 1879 Graves and I truly hope you wont go missing in action for as long again ! , seriously , great to have you back and Thanks for your help . Salute

. Also big thanks to Littlehand & POT your prompt help is much appreciated . Salute

, POT thank you for the pm its much appreciated Salute

. I have contacted the museum as recommended by Sergio , so hopefully they may produce some more info . Very Happy

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Cheers 90th. Salute

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Hi Everyone.

Many thanks for all the welcome back comments. Salute

I am still unable to return in full, all I can do at the moment is pop in and out from work.

Hopefully I will return in full in the New Year scratch

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I am guessing the authentic spelling of the Welsh middle name is with the "dd" not the "th"
Of course, "dd" in welsh is pronounced "th" in English.

Graves, good to see you posting again, Tasker. Salute

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Good to see you back on the forum. Hope your well. Salute

Quote :: Graves. Hopefully I will return in full in the New Year

Make it sooner mate. It's been far to long, need my research man back here... Salute

Subject: Edward .B.Herbert Lt 17th Lcrs Ulundi Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:39 pm

Littlehand .
You and me both !. You need to study mo

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[quote="90th"]Hi All .
I'm trying to find any info on E.B. Herbert who was a Lt in the 17th Lancers and was a t Ulundi . I've managed to find bits here and there , but cant find his date of death or Military record ? . Any help will be greatly appreciated . Salute

Cheers 90th. [/quot
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90th wrote:: Hi All .
I'm trying to find any info on E.B. Herbert who was a Lt in the 17th Lancers and was a t Ulundi . I've managed to find bits here and there , but cant find his date of death or Military record ? . Any help will be greatly appreciated .
Cheers 90th. [/quot
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90th wrote:: Hi All .
I'm trying to find any info on E.B. Herbert who was a Lt in the 17th Lancers and was a t Ulundi . I've managed to find bits here and there , but cant find his date of death or Military record ? . Any help will be greatly appreciated .
Cheers 90th.

You have two of theses at the front of the link. There should be one only at either end.

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Are you using a photo hoast like photobucket.

Hi Nantes.
Welcome aboard and thanks for the post , I doubt it's E.B.Herbert , and I've found a bit more on Herbert , and there isnt a mention of any relative being in Sth Africa , but I'd love a copy of that map Shocked

Cheers 90th.

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Lt.-Col. Edward Bleiddian Herbert was the son of John Arthur Edward Herbert. He married Hon. Mary Elizabeth Anne Dalberg-Acton, daughter of Sir John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton of Aldenham and Maria Anna Ludmilla Euphrosina von und zu Arco auf Valley, on 21 October 1901. He died on 29 April 1931.
Lt.-Col. Edward Bleiddian Herbert held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.). He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the 17th Lancers.

Also came across this
"Small pocket book of catholic prayers. In the flyleaf there are two inscriptions in ink. 'E.B. Herbert from his mother on joining October 1st 1877' and beneath in Welsh 'Duw sydd gyda chwi (?) Blei.' A tentative suggestion suggests something like, 'God is alwayd with you Blei'Feb 12th '79. Also attached to the inside cover is a small calendar, for 1879 from Llanarth Court.
I believe Blei is Lieutenant Colonel Edward Bleiddian Herbert, of the 17th Lancers, who saw action in the British war of 1879 with the Zulu. The Herbert family owned a large estate called Llanarth Court, in Wales.
Lt Colonel Herbert married the honorable Mary Elizabeth Anne Dalberg-Acton; daughter of Sir John Dalberg Acton, 1st Baron of Aldenham, whose most famour quote was 'Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely"

Hi Graves . From information you may have sent me privately , or which I may have found , '' Blei '' was the name by which his wife addressed him .
Cheers 90th. Salute

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90th wrote:: Hi Nantes.
Welcome aboard and thanks for the post , I doubt it's E.B.Herbert , and I've found a bit more on Herbert , and there isnt a mention of any relative being in Sth Africa , but I'd love a copy of that map
Cheers 90th.

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90th wrote:: Hi Nantes.
Welcome aboard and thanks for the post , I doubt it's E.B.Herbert , and I've found a bit more on Herbert , and there isnt a mention of any relative being in Sth Africa , but I'd love a copy of that map
Cheers 90th.

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Edward Bleiddian Herbert's brother was Major General Lord Treowen.

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Abergavenny Chronicle - Friday 20 September 1901

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Gentlewoman - Saturday 02 November 1901

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Globe - Thursday 22 August 1901

Slightly different spelling of his surname here Blythian
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Abergavenny Chronicle - Friday 26 July 1901

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Morning Post - Friday 31 May 1901

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Nottingham and Midland Catholic News - Saturday 09 May 1931

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Nottingham and Midland Catholic News - Saturday 16 May 1931

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Western Mail - Monday 04 May 1931

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90th Very Happy

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