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30th June 2002	Durnfords' Men? By Glenn Wade Hi Chaps! I'm in the thick of designing a 1/72 scale model of Isandlwana and am not too sure about what sort of men would have been with Durnford when he retired from the Donga at 1pm. Were they just NNH or were there Carbineers etc? Any help would greatfully appreciated. Glenn
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1st July 2002	Dan Rudary Hi Glenn, To answer your question, I believe that there were men from the Buffalo Border Guard, Natal Mounted police, and other Natal units as well as some mounted infantry from the 80th with Dunford during the latter stages of the battle. I hope this helps! P.S. I sent some pictures about two or three weeks ago. Did you get them yet? I hope to hear from you again soon! Your Friend, Dan
1st July 2002	John Young Glenn, As well as the units Dan has mentioned there were the Natal Carbineers and the Newcastle Mounted Rifles. As well as the 80th Foot, other units were represented in the 1st Squadron Mounted Infantry, there were; 2nd/3rd Foot; 1st/13th Light Infantry and the 1st/24th Foot. Also present were two cavalrymen in 'specially employed' capacity. There were Pte. J. McStravick of 6th Dragoon Guards & Farrier H. Sampson of the 9th Lancers. John Young, Chairman, Anglo-Zulu War Research Society.
2nd July 2002	Glenn Thanks Dan and John. I didn't know about the Dragoon and lancer with Durnford. Would they've been wearing their regimental uniform or a harsh campaign dress? Thanks Glenn
3rd July 2002	Julian Whybra In his book @The Transvaal under the Queen, Newnham-Davis says that the MI wore corduroy breeches but that the regimental tunics and cork sun helmets were kept. He also has a rather nice sketch of a mounted infantryman which should serve your purpose well.