He served through the Kaffir War 1877-8 before his bravery at Rorkes Drift for which he was presented with the Victoria Cross by Lord Wolseley on August 3rd 1879
home and Eastern Fleets as well as serving repeated spells in the Mediterranean
Bottom left : Corporal (Marching Order) and Drummer
Casualties amongst the English nobility are horrific
they successfully defended against determined German counterattacks
Robert the Bruce by Jason Askew. (P) SHN237 He served through the KaffirDHM6275P. Robert the Bruce by Jason Askew. Far ahead of Edward II's main army, marching from Falkirk to relieve Stirling Castle, rides the English vanguard. Late on that day, 23rd June 1314, these horsemen advance along the Roman road and cross Bannockburn. Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, rides out ahead of his formations to observe the enemy's advance. One of the English Knights, Sir Henry De Bohun, seeing the King's vulnerable position, gallops