GG99-01
John Jenkins Designs
Not yet released - expected in June.
The 99th were stationed at Chatham when, at the end of November 1878 they received orders to embark for South Africa. During the first invasion of Zululand they were attached to Colonel Pearson’s No.1 Column.
The headquarters and three companies of the Regiment were at Eshowe during the investment until relieved on 3rd April by Lord Chelmsford’s column, which included five companies of the 99th.
The five companies of the 99th Regiment were part of the 1st Brigade of the Eshowe relief column, and defended part of the west face of the laager alongside the two companies of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment.
During the second invasion, the regiment was attached to the 1st Brigade of Crealock’s 1st Division along with the Buffs and the Connaught Rangers. The regiment’s principal occupation until the middle of June was convoy duty.