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troops to withdraw behind the biscuit boxes, which left the western half of the station in Zulu hands, including the hospital, which was subsequently set alight by the attackers. Once inside, Chard ordered the construction of a redoubt made from a tall pyramid of mealie bags to provide shelter to the wounded and form the last line of defence. The Zulus continued to attack in intermittent waves during the night, but they were illuminated by the burning thatch, which enabled the defenders to spot their advances. By 5 am, the exhausted Zulus had abandoned the attack, and British reinforcements arrived later that morning. Chard counted 351 dead Zulus scattered around the perimeter. The British suffered 17 killed and 10 wounded.
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Isandlwana, Chard had witnessed a Zulu army approaching the camp in the distance and upon his return to the Drift at about 1 pm, he informed Spalding of the situation. Spalding decided to depart the Drift to hurry British reinforcements en route from Helpmekaar, but before he left, he checked a copy of the
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While stationed in Perth, Chard—a lifelong pipe smoker—was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue. He underwent two operations: the second—which took place in March 1897—resulted in the removal of his tongue but despite this it was reported that he could still converse clearly. However, by August it was
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The Lieutenant-General commanding the troops reports that, had it not been for the fine example and excellent behaviour of these two Officers under the most trying circumstances, the defence of Rorke's Drift post would not have been conducted with that intelligence and tenacity which so essentially
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THE Queen has been graciously pleased to signify Her intention to confer the decoration of the Victoria Cross on the undermentioned Officers and Soldiers of Her Majesty's Army, whose claims have been submitted for Her Majesty's approval, for their gallant conduct in the defence of Rorke's Drift, on
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The first waves of Zulu assault were repulsed by British volley fire, but the attackers pushed on relentlessly, particularly along a vulnerable section of the British perimeter by the hospital which became the centre of fierce hand-to-hand combat. With British casualties mounting, Chard ordered his
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Some of Chard and Bromhead's superiors, however, were resentful of the adulation bestowed on the pair. Wood took a particular dislike to his new subordinate. Unimpressed with his temperament and sceptical of his role in the battle, he denounced Chard as a "useless officer" and "a dull, heavy man,
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Unconcerned by the presence of the Zulus nearby, Chard returned to his tent by the river crossing, but he was soon after disturbed by two NNC officers on horseback who informed him that the camp at Isandlwana had been overwhelmed and annihilated by the Zulus. Returning to the station, Chard found
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Among the numerous messages of sympathy and floral tributes was a wreath of laurel leaves sent by the Queen, who had remained in contact with Chard and frequently enquired about his health. The wreath bore the handwritten inscription "A mark of admiration and regard for a brave soldier from his
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10 miles (16 km) to the east, where Chelmsford had set up an advanced camp for his main invasion column which had marched into Zulu territory two weeks before. However, when he arrived Chard was informed that only his men were required and that he should return to Rorke's Drift. While at
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used as a staging post for the British invasion force. It consisted of two thatched bungalows about 30 metres (98 ft) apart—the western building was used as a hospital, and the eastern building had been converted into a storehouse. Garrisoned at the Drift were Chelmsford's
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Chard remained at Rorke's Drift for several weeks after the battle and assisted with the construction of a new stone perimeter wall. However, conditions at the camp were poor; Chard became ill with fever and was taken to
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bags to construct a defensive perimeter between the storehouse and hospital. Chard consented and by 4 pm the hastily constructed perimeter was complete. Soon afterwards, the Zulu
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which confirmed that Chard was senior to Bromhead. Therefore, Chard, a "notoriously relaxed" man with no combat experience, was unexpectedly placed in command of the small garrison.
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The Lieutenant-General adds, that its success must, in a great degree, be attributable to the two young Officers who exercised the Chief Command on the occasion in question.
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on 21 December 1847 to William Wheaton Chard and his wife Jane Brimacombe. He had two brothers and four sisters. His elder brother William Wheaton Chard served with the
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Chard's group arrived on 19 January and set up camp near the crossing. On the morning of 22 January, he received an order that his sappers were required at
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in December 1892 and received a promotion to lieutenant colonel. He returned to England in 1896 and took up his final post as Commanding Royal Engineer at
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in January 1879 where he assumed command of the outpost and a small garrison of 139 soldiers and successfully repulsed an assault by some 3,000 to 4,000
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For their gallant conduct at the defence of Rorke's Drift, on the occasion of the attack by the Zulus on the 22nd and 23rd  January, 1879.
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After two weeks of "terrible suffering", Chard died on 1 November 1897. He was unmarried. He was buried in the churchyard by the south east
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in December 1881. His brevet majority was substantiated on 17 July 1886 and he returned to England in March 1887 to take up a position in
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in October 1879 was greeted with celebration. In addition to a series of presentations and dinners bestowed in his honour, he attended
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sovereign". In 1899 a stained glass memorial window dedicated to Chard was installed in the south wall of the church's
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to assist with the improvement of the island's sea defences. He returned to England in 1876 where he was based at
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Vetch, R.; Jones, M. (3 January 2008). "Chard, John Rouse Merriott (1847–1897), army officer".
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and Plymouth New Grammar School, and after a period of private tuition he enrolled at the
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discovered the cancer was terminal and Chard retired to his brother Charles' rectory at
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and returned to England four years later for his father's funeral. He was then sent to
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2nd Battalion 24th Regiment Lieutenant (now Captain and Brevet Major) G. Bromhead
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the occasion of the attack by the Zulus, as recorded against their names, viz.:—
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in July 1868. He was involved with the construction of fortifications in the
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Royal Engineers Lieutenant (now Captain and Brevet Major) J. R. M. Chard
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On 2 December 1878, the 5th Company Royal Engineers were sent to the
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On 14 July 1868, Chard received a commission as a lieutenant in the
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and Chatham, and was assigned to the 5th Company Royal Engineers.
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major and awarded him and 10 other defenders of the station with
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Wolseley presenting the Victoria Cross to Chard at Inkwenke Camp
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Chard was commemorated by the South African military with the
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Zulu Rising: The Epic Story of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift
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for treatment. Once recovered he was attached to Colonel
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Index

Colonel
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Plymouth
Hatch Beauchamp
British Empire
British Army
Colonel
Corps of Royal Engineers
Anglo-Zulu War
Battle of Rorke's Drift
Battle of Ulundi
Victoria Cross
Colonel
VC
British Army officer
Victoria Cross
defence of Rorke's Drift
Zulu warriors
Zulu
Stanley Baker
Plymouth
Royal Military Academy
Royal Engineers
Bermuda Garrison
Malta
Anglo-Zulu War
Queen Victoria
Somerset
Plymouth

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