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The South Africa 1877-79 medal awarded to Private W. Flyfield, 80th Regiment of Foot, who...
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The South Africa 1877-79 medal awarded to Private W. Flyfield, 80th Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action at the Intombi River massacre on 12 March 1879 South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878-9 (176. Pte. W. Flyfield. 80th Foot.) minor edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £4,000-£5,000 --- Private W. Flyfield was reported missing presumed killed in action at Intombi River on 12 March 1879.

In the early morning of 12 March 1879, the 80th was surprised on the Intombi River while guarding a wagon convoy stranded on both sides of the flooded river, while crossing at Meyer’s Drift. Due to the failure of Captain Moriarty, commanding the detachment, to erect adequate defences and post sufficient sentries, a Zulu impi under Chief Mbelini overran the camp and killed 61 soldiers of the 80th Foot, with the loss also of 80 rifles and 90,000 rounds of ammunition. Private Flyfield is commemorated on the Staffordshire Volunteers Regimental Memorial in Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire.
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The South Africa 1877-79 medal awarded to Private W. Flyfield, 80th Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action at the Intombi River massacre on 12 March 1879 South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878-9 (176. Pte. W. Flyfield. 80th Foot.) minor edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £4,000-£5,000 --- Private W. Flyfield was reported missing presumed killed in action at Intombi River on 12 March 1879.

In the early morning of 12 March 1879, the 80th was surprised on the Intombi River while guarding a wagon convoy stranded on both sides of the flooded river, while crossing at Meyer’s Drift. Due to the failure of Captain Moriarty, commanding the detachment, to erect adequate defences and post sufficient sentries, a Zulu impi under Chief Mbelini overran the camp and killed 61 soldiers of the 80th Foot, with the loss also of 80 rifles and 90,000 rounds of ammunition. Private Flyfield is commemorated on the Staffordshire Volunteers Regimental Memorial in Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire.
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