Fronline Figures has added this new piece to their Zulu Wars collection. This miniature is of Lt. John Chard and three soldiers retrieving a water barrel during the defense of Rorke's Drift. This military miniature is 1:32 scale (54mm) and fits in with Frontline Figures existing Zulu Collection. This piece is now available at www.BgsToySoldiers.com, and is in stock.
Lt. John Chard was awarded the Victoria Cross for his valor during the Battle of Rorke's Drift. Lt. John Chard was placed in command of the supply depot at Rorke's Drift. Prior to that, he had served the British military at Bermuda and Malta as a member of the Royal Engineers. For his bravery and conduct during the battle at Rorke's Drift, South Africa named a military decoration after John Chard, which was awarded for exempilary bravery in battle.
John Chard was promoted Captain and then Brevet Major after the battle at Rorke's Drift. John Chard continued to serve in the British military until his death in 1897 from cancer in the tongue. Get this exquisit military miniature today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com
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