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![Reg Serg-Major. Edward Cornish Poole 91st Highlanders Zulu War. Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Reg Serg-Major. Edward Cornish Poole 91st Highlanders Zulu War. Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:31 pm | |
| [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Friday 13 November 1942, page 1 |
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| Hi Littlehand Yes he is listed on the Medal Roll. Private 2075 E. Poole. Medal with Clasp 1879 [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] |
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| If I've read his record of service correctly he arrived in Sth Africa well after the battle of Ulundi . August once you factor in the traveling time ! . 90th |
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| Your right it says the 19th July - 7th October 1879. |
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| Ulundi was the last pitched battle of the war , but the war continued to Sept . 90th |
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| Hi Gents Have a closer look at his service record and you will see that it say FEBY [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
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| It does. |
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| Hi Graves Well it's difficult to argue against facts ! . No doubt you are aware , I have a dislike of Victorian Writing ! 90th |
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| Hang on boys, something not quite right here.
The Honourable Edward Cornish Poole ? Regimental Sergeant Major?
His papers say he was a labourer when he enlisted, he was imprisoned for desertion, and he never rose above the rank of Corporal!
Fishy or what?
Steve
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| Hi Steve I would go with his service record and not what the article says. Remember where the article comes from: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Friday 13 November 1942, page 1 |
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| Colonial embroidery!
Steve |
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| The 'From' date is the date he departed UK not the date he arrived in South Africa. |
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| Hi Kenny I realise that , I think the others would do as well , or hopefully they do ! 90th |
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