Rorke's Drift in Elandskraal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — Southern Africa
Fugitives Drift Memorial
Melvill and Coghill Monument
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 1, 2011
1. Fugitives Drift Memorial Marker
Jesu Mercy
Upper Marker, Reverse:
In memory of Lt. and Adjt. Teignmoth Melvill and Lt. Neville J. A. Coghill, 1st., 24th. Regiment who died on this spot 22nd. Jan, 1879 to save the Queen's Color of their regiment.
This cross replaces the original, which was damaged beyond repair.
S. A. Wargraves Board - 1973
Lower Marker:
Lt. and Adjt. T. Melvill, V.C.
and
Lt. N. J. A. Coghill, V. C.
The cross adjacent to the lower marker reads the same as the reverse side of the main marker. The base of the cross reads:
This cross was erected over the grave by Sir Bartle Frere in 1879.
Erected 1879 by Sir Bartle Frere. Replaced in 1973 by S. A. Wargraves Board.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1879.
Location. 28° 23.182′ S, 30° 36.08′ E. Memorial is in Rorke's Drift, KwaZulu-Natal
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Regionally, it is in Africa, Southern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, the South Atlantic Region, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Memorial to the Zulu Dead (approx. 7 kilometers away); Rorke's Drift Memorial (approx. 7 kilometers away); Rorkes Drift (approx. 7.7 kilometers away).
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 1, 2011
2. Fugitives Drift Memorial Marker
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 1, 2011
3. Fugitives Drift Memorial Marker
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 1, 2011
4. Fugitives Drift Memorial Marker
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 1, 2011
5. Fugitives Drift Memorial Marker
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 1, 2011
6. Fugitives Drift Memorial Marker
Photographed by Mike Kamin, July 1, 2011
7. Melville/Coghill Memorial
Lt. Teignmouth Elville of St. Paul Lodge No. 349 Malta
Lt. Nevill Coghill of Lginster Lodge 387 Malta
By the brethren of the Klipriver County Lodge No. 2401 and the constitution in Ladysmith
Hereby pay our fraternal respects to those brave and deceased brethren.
We will always remember you.
Lt. Nevill Coghill of Lginster Lodge 387 Malta
By the brethren of the Klipriver County Lodge No. 2401 and the constitution in Ladysmith
Hereby pay our fraternal respects to those brave and deceased brethren.
We will always remember you.
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