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17th October 2001Victoria Cross or other mention
By Rick Smith
Was there a person by the name of "Scanlon" either in the regiment or awarded a medal?
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17th October 2001Martin Everett
Rick,
25B/1051 Pte John Scanlon, A Company, 2/24th was a patient in the hospital at Rorke's Drift. Killed in the action on 22/23 January 1879. Buried in the cemetery and name appears on the memorial. Joined the army on 16 January 1877. No other details.