Lieutenant John Alexander
cover 1879 (Jul.-Aug.) XU5 to Ireland, endorsed "stamp not procurable, sent by J. Alexander, Lt. K.D.G., Active Service S.A.", backstamped "DURBAN/5/8/1879/NATAL" and "CARLOW/B/SE 8/79", with "6D" due h.s. on the front. Photo.
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cover 1879 (Jul.-Aug.) XU5 to Ireland, endorsed "stamp not procurable, sent by J. Alexander, Lt. K.D.G., Active Service S.A.", backstamped "DURBAN/5/8/1879/NATAL" and "CARLOW/B/SE 8/79", with "6D" due h.s. on the front. Photo.
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Alexander served in Major Marter's squadron from 1st June to the conclusion of the war and he was present at the cavalry affair at Erzungayan and at the capture of the Zulu King.
Alexander served in Major Marter's squadron from 1st June to the conclusion of the war and he was present at the cavalry affair at Erzungayan and at the capture of the Zulu King.