Melvill Collection

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Melvill and Coghill try to cut through Zulu lines

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Henry Melvill
HENRY MELVILL English churchman and educator, canon of St Pauls cathedral, London. Date: 1798 - 1871

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill try to escape with the Queen's Colours during the Battle of Isandlwana
3062116 Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill try to escape with the Queen's Colours during the Battle of Isandlwana, South Africa, 22 January 1879

Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin Fripp
Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours

Mrs. Ruby Melvill
A portrait oil painting of Mrs. Ruby Melville, a young woman fashionably coiffured, wearing a green dress, with her hands placed on her hips, she is glancing to the left. Date: circa 1920

Dr R. M. Campbell, CMG, Deputy High Commisioner for New ?
Dr R.M. Campbell, CMG, Deputy High Commisioner for New Zealand, left, congratulates Sir Bennett Melvill Jones, CBE, HonFRAeS, 1887-1975

Sir Bennett Melvill Jones, CBE, HonFRAeS, 1887-1975, wa?
Sir Bennett Melvill Jones, CBE, HonFRAeS, 1887-1975, was presented with the Musick Memorial Trophy awarded for the most practical contribution to the safety of aircraft with special regard to

Lieutenant Melvill, c1880. Teignmouth Melvill, (1842-1879), English military officer. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Lieutenants Melvill And Coghill, 24Th Regiment, Dying To Save The Queens Colours At The Battle Of Isandlwana, During The Anglo-Zulu War, 1879

An incident at the Battle of Isandlwana (Isanhlwana). Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours. 22 January, 1879. Zulu War. After painting by CE Fripp

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THE ZULU WAR: FORT MELVILL, NEAR ISANDHLWANA; 1. Spur of Oscarberg; 2. Ridge where the waggons are; 3. Isandhlwana Hill; 4. Bashee Valley; 5. Sirayos Krantz; 6. Road from the Ponts; 7

Memorial Stone at the Graves of Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill, the Zulu War, Engraving 1879

Sir B Melvill Jones (left) and Harold Roxbee Cox
Sir B. Melvill Jones (left) and Harold Roxbee Cox, FRAeS, 1902-1997, RAeS President 1947-1949. Date: 1902

Memorial Stone At The Graves Of Lieutenants Melvill And Coghill, The Zulu War, Engraving 1879

Reopening of Blackfriars Bridge, London
Scene at the reopening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, showing Sir Melvill Beachcroft, Chairman of the London County Council, shaking hands with the Lord Mayor of London after the ceremony

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Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill, brave soldiers of the 24th Regiment, etched their names in history during the Zulu War at Rorke's Drift. Their selfless act to save the Queen's Colours remains a testament to their unwavering loyalty and courage. In 1879, tragedy struck at the Battle of Isandlwana when they found themselves surrounded by Zulu warriors. Despite overwhelming odds, Melvill and Coghill fought valiantly until their last breaths. Henry Melvill, an esteemed figure in his own right, left a lasting impact on society through his influential works. Meanwhile, Mrs. Ruby Melvill stood as a pillar of strength amidst adversity. The incident at Isandlwana was immortalized by artist Charles Edwin Fripp's poignant depiction capturing the intensity and sacrifice endured during that fateful day. Dr. R. M. Campbell served as Deputy High Commissioner for New ? (missing information). Sir Bennett Melvill Jones' remarkable achievements spanned across aviation and aerospace industries from 1887 to 1975. A captivating photograph showcases Lieutenant Melvill circa 1880 - a reminder of his gallant spirit forever frozen in time. Louis Creswicke's book "South Africa And The Transvaal War" published in 1900 pays homage to Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill with vivid descriptions of their heroic actions during the Anglo-Zulu War. The memorial stone erected at their graves serves as a solemn tribute to these fallen heroes who sacrificed everything for king and country. Their legacy lives on through these historical records; reminding us all that bravery knows no bounds when duty calls upon us to protect what we hold dear.