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951 Pte Richard TREVERTON 24th Foot 2 Batn G Coy. Aged 26 was my x3 G Grandfather on my mothers side (she was a Treverton) and he was killed the morning before Rorkes Drift on 22/1/1879 in the Battle of ISANDLWANA.

I have a copy of a letter sent by his mate Pte Jones , home to the UK stating 'poor old Dick Treverton has just bought it' held by the Museum in Brecon SW . His name is on a well polished plaque to the left of the alter in Brecon Cathedral. I have a copy of his 1877-79 medal which I wear on Remembrance Sunday with pride and sorrow in equal measure. My family's armed forces service covers the period 1640- 1983 from Admiral John Benbow C-in-C RN under Charles I, my x7 G Uncle,thro Pte Treverton above,Pte H Millership RE/RAMC WWII , L/CPL W Rolnik MP Polish Army Monte Cassino WWII and me RAF 1959-83. All very humbling to say the least!

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