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The QSA to 5055 Pte. F. T. Langrish, Devon. Regt.)


Picture courtesy of DNW

Private A. Langrish, 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment, died of dysentery at Frere, Natal, on 31 December 1899.

QSA to Gunner H Hindes, 66th battery RFA, killed in action at Colenso on 15th December 1899.




It is a new acquisition and I actually went to the gun emplacements during my last visit to SA, amazing, for me that is.

Doug.

Doug

Congratulations on a great addition to your collection. It is great pity that the area near the site of the Colenso guns has been spoilt by human activity. A clear view across the Tugela and a decent memorial was all that was required.

Regards
Brett

A wonderful addition Doug. To have stood where he must have stood (albeit the view these days isn't that authentic ) is a wonderful experience and add much to the intrinsic value of the medal.

Brett

Yes, a great pity and what for really! I did have some material with me that gave the impression of the place at the time. An amazing tactical error and such bravery afterwards, but a day in the life at the time.

Doug.

Hi everybody

Herewith the 3 Colenso casualty QSA's in my collection. Fortunately they were acquired many years ago with a much stronger Rand!
I visited the gun site some 30 years ago when there were less modern encroachments.

Henk