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Date	Original Topic
25th September 2002	1/24th band at isandlwana By paul tocher How big was the 1/24th band in numbers and how many met their sad end at isandlwana ?
Date	Replies
26th September 2002	Julian Whybra A photo of the band shows 33 members (incl Burck who retired) in 1878. 2 survived Isandhlwana plus however many came from companies not present at the battle (ie B,D and G coys)
26th September 2002	paul tocher Many thanks for the quick reply