Lieutenant Gilbert Redvers Heathcote
cover 1879 (Apr.) XU5 to London, readdressed to Petersfield, endorsed "Field service letter. G.R. Heathcote 90 L.I.", bearing Natal 6d., small portion of corner missing, tied by Pietermaritzburg "1" cancellation, backstamped "G.P.O./7 4/1879/NATAL", "LONDON S.W./ZZ/MY 15/79" and "PETERSFIELD/B/MY 16 79". Photo.
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cover 1879 (Apr.) XU5 to London, readdressed to Petersfield, endorsed "Field service letter. G.R. Heathcote 90 L.I.", bearing Natal 6d., small portion of corner missing, tied by Pietermaritzburg "1" cancellation, backstamped "G.P.O./7 4/1879/NATAL", "LONDON S.W./ZZ/MY 15/79" and "PETERSFIELD/B/MY 16 79". Photo.
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Heathcote served with the regiment throughout the war and was present at the engagement on Zunguin Nek, the battle of Kambula and the battle of Ulundi.
Heathcote served with the regiment throughout the war and was present at the engagement on Zunguin Nek, the battle of Kambula and the battle of Ulundi.