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Martin Everett
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Andy,
You just need a copy of Medical Officers of the British Army - Volume 1 by Sir Robert Drew - I only have volume 2 - 1898-1960. Try the Medical Services Museum - search on - www.armymuseums.org.uk Falvey was born on 16 Apr 1852 and appointed a surgeon ranking as a Captain 4 Aug 1878. |
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Lee Stevenson
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John Joseph Falvey
Born Tralee, Ireland 16/4/1852 Appointed Surgeon 4/8/1878 Appointed Surgeon Major 4/8/1880 Fellow Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland c. 1886 RAMC Major 4/8/1890 RAMC Lt Col 4/8/1898 To Retired Pay 21/11/1900 Service in South Africa dates from 28/7/1879 to 22/4/1882 Died Dublin 21/5/1922 Medals include . South Africa 1877-8-9, Egypt - "Abu Klea", Khedives Star, QSA 1899-1902 |
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Keith Smith
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Andy
There is one very brief mention in the operations diary of the Transvaal Field Force during the final Sekhukhune campaign: On the 24th [November 1879] Surgeon Falvey arrived [at Fort Albert Edward]. There is no record, as far as I can ascertain, of his activities during trhe Zulu War January-September 1879. KIS |
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andywebb
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That's Great, Thanks for the swift replies!
I couldn't find out a thing using the web. Regards Andy ps. Excellent Forum!! |
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Keith Smith
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Andy
I have found another reference in Hart's Annual Army List 1885: Mr J.J. Falvey served in the Boer War of 1881 and took part in the defence of Lydenburg. KIS |
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John Young
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Andy,
There is an image of Falvey in a group photograph of the defenders of Lydenburgh. It has been reproduced in a number of works on the 1st Anglo-Boer War. It is from a 94th photograph album held at the National Army Museum. John Y. |
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andywebb
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Thanks again!
I am of to the library to check out the 1st Boer war pics I just hope reading these books doesn't extend an already expensive hobby! Lol Andy |
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Peter Ewart
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Andy
He appears to have spent the 1890s in England before moving to the Channel Islands as, by 31st March 1901, he and his family were living at the Colombier Manor farm of Enoch Biles in the parish of St Lawrence, Jersey. With him were his Valparaiso-born wife, Alice (36, Br. subject) and his three sons Dermot (7), Hugh (3) and Charles (1), all born England. (Decennial census return, National Archives RG13/5310/81). It seems unlikely, given his movements in the postings above, that earlier returns will find him in the England & Wales census. Peter |
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andywebb
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Great info Thanks Peter
Amazing how and old document can bring someone almost back to life! This is why I find letters, autographs and medals more interesting than say cap badges. (mind you i like those too) John, is there any chance you could name a book for me? I have been to the library, but here in Somerset, if it's not tractors or cider you don't stand a chance! Regards Andy |
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John Young
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Andy,
It is in Joseph Lehmann's The First Boer War published 1972. I'm certain it also appears in Michael Barthorp's The Anglo-Boer Wars: British and the Afrikaners, 1815-1902 ISBN: 0713716584, published 1987. John Y. |
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andywebb
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Thanks John, I see the book is available on Amazon,
so I will order a copy! Regards Andy |
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Ian Woodason
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Andy,
Buried at Glasnevin Cemetery, unmarked grave http://www.1879memorials.com/wbmedic/jjfalvey.html I found this page comes up first on Google with the search criteria 'Falvey Zulu' - after you said you couldn't find anything on the web I was worried it might have somehow slipped through the 'net'! Ian |
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Martin Everett
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Andy,
I mentioned the Drew book (Vol 1) because I knew the experts would give you most of the military service details - however Drew sets out all Surgeon Favley's medical qualifications. |
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Mel
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Andy
Good to see you on the forum at last mate. I'll be dropping in for a cuppa on my way to Weymouth next month. Please ensure that you have only the best Malt available otherwise I will post your "tractor/cider" comment on the noticeboard of Yeovil Central Library. |
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