Colonel John Rouse Merriott Chard VC (21 December 1847 – 1 November 1897) was a British Army officer who received the Victoria Cross, the highest military...
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the mission station of Rorke's Drift, under the command of Lieutenants John Chard of the Royal Engineers and Gonville Bromhead, of the 24th Regiment of...
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Chard is a town and a civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It lies on the A30 road near the Devon and Dorset borders, 15 miles (24 km) south...
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while Lieutenant John Chard was in his tent by the ponts on the other side. They called out to be taken across the river. In his report Chard wrote: My attention...
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The John Chard Decoration, post-nominal letters JCD, was a military long service decoration which was instituted by the Union of South Africa on 6 April...
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The John Chard Medal is a military long service medal which was instituted by the Union of South Africa on 6 April 1952. Until 1986, it was awarded to...
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and Chard Danny Chard (born 1980), English cricketer Don Chard, Canadian politician Geoffrey Chard (born 1930), Australian opera singer Herbert Chard (1869–1932)...
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Zulu (1964 film) (category Films scored by John Barry (composer))
that 4,000 Zulu warriors are advancing on their position, Lieutenant John Chard of the Royal Engineers assumes command of a force consisting of less than...
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producer and lead actor in the 1964 film Zulu, in which he portrayed John Chard. Baker's performance in the 1959 film Yesterday's Enemy was nominated...
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whereabouts of reinforcements due from Helpmekaar. Consequently, Lieutenant John Chard, a Royal Engineer who had been given the task of maintaining the cable...
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Force John Chard Decoration JCD 1952–2003 20 years service in the Citizen Force De Wet Decoration DWD 1952–2003 20 years service in the Commandos John Chard...
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is now in the Royal Collection. Among those depicted are Lieutenants John Chard VC (in the light breeches) and Gonville Bromhead VC (centre) commanding...
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Grounds, Bristol Cardiff Troop 108 (Welsh) Field Squadron (Militia), at John Chard VC House, Swansea 225 (City of Birmingham) Field Squadron (Militia), at...
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Canadian Forces' Decoration in 1951, in the Union of South Africa by the John Chard Decoration in 1952 and in Australia by the Reserve Force Decoration in...
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Philip John Chard (born 16 October 1960) is an English former footballer who made nearly 500 appearances in the Football League between 1978 and 1994,...
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Preceded by the Service Medal in Gold of Umkhonto we Sizwe. Succeeded by the John Chard Decoration (JCD) of the Republic of South Africa. Official national order...
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commanded by Lieutenant John Chard, which had arrived on the 19th to repair the pontoons which bridged the Buffalo River. Chard rode ahead of his detachment...
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Canadian Forces' Decoration in 1951, in the Union of South Africa by the John Chard Medal in 1952 and in Australia by the Reserve Force Medal in 1982. In...
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under the dinner bowls. Collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, chard, kale, cabbage and similar leafy green vegetables served along with this...
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Brialmont John Chard Menno van Coehoorn Pierre Charles L'Enfant Giovanni Fontana Leslie Groves Cyril Gordon Martin Coulson Norman Mitchell John Rosworm...
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Gold John Chard Decoration De Wet Decoration Cadet Corps Medal Good Service Medal, Silver Union Medal Permanent Force Good Service Medal John Chard Medal...
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Howard Chard (1924 – 16 April 1983), better known as "Baldy" Chard, was a Canadian professional boxer and gangster who served as the principle enforcer...
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UK". "John Stringfellow". Graces Guide. "John Stringfellow". "Geograph:: Stringfellow Gallery, Chard © Derek Harper". "FLYING MACHINES - John Stringfellow"...
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Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (40 Year Clasp) John Chard Decoration (with 30 year clasp) (JCD) John Chard Medal Only the Cunene clasp was awarded, to members...
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an arriving piquet company of Royal Engineers commanded by Lieutenant John Chard of Rorke's Drift fame, killing two horses and wounding one. By the 16th...
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District of Yeovil wards of Blackdown, Chard North East, Chard North West, Chard Parish, Chard South East, Chard South West, Chinnock, Coker, Crewkerne...
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John Chard Humphrey Lancelot Hollins (3 June 1890 – 13 November 1938) was an English cricketer. A right-handed batsman, he played 20 first-class matches...
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Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM) Military Merit Medal (MMM) Pro Patria Medal John Chard Decoration (JCD) Southern Africa Medal General Service Medal (South Africa)...
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Forces' Decoration in 1951. In South Africa, it was superseded by the John Chard Medal in 1952. In Australia, it was superseded by the National Medal in...
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through Chard. The 1793 Chard Canal plan was revived in 1809, by now renamed as the English and Bristol Channels Canal, and the engineer John Rennie was...
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