1395 Private Williams, 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment. I am told that Sgt Windridge was a relative on my mother's die of the family, whether it is true or not, I do not know. Over here in North America we still have not got a regular DVD version yet with any extras (apart from the trailer), so I will not be holding my breath for a BlueRay version here. Private McMahon, Army Hospital Corps. Maj. W. Gurney 91st Highlanders (Princess Louise's Argyllshire Regiment), Lieutenant Charles Henry Bennett Williams. This website may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorised by the copyright owner. Yes, sir, Surgeon Reynolds. If you hold the copyright on any material on the site, or material refers to you, and you would like it to be removed, please let us know and we will work with you to reach a resolution. Sorry for the lack of news on this so far, despite chasing them up I'm still awaiting confirmation from Witton Cemetery regarding a location for the second memorial (Cole/Parry) - will let the forum know once I hear anything! Sergeant Anthony Clarke Booth, who was born near Nottingham, … “I have interviewed two of the cast who have since passed away – Joe Powell who played Sergeant Windridge and Dickie Owen who played Corporal Schiess.” Next year Coleman and producer Mark Tinkler will bring the behind-the-scenes footage to KwaZulu-Natal and screen it along with the feature film at various locations for people who appeared in Zulu as extras. At first the career of Joseph Windridge took off like a rocket: by December 1863 he had risen to the rank of Quarter Master Sgt, not bad for someone aged 21; there was no evidence at this time that the demon drink grabbed hold of him as it did later. 43,05 EUR + 13,60 EUR livraison . Index search page numbers. Sergeant Joseph Lenford Windridge. Three other Sergeants were also present: Sergeants Gallagher, Maxfield and Smith. What drove Windridge to drink? iSandlwana and Little Big Horn a direct link. Anglo-Zulu War. Sergeant Windridge has a Return ability of +1 DRM to a non-Volley die roll. William Tasker. Captain Sinbad. Copy of Log of a voyage by A. McLean from Liverpoo... Civil Servants: Natal Govt, Railways and Postal De... Lighthouse Keeper Ancestors in South Africa, Zulu War ancestors: finding the true facts. As mentioned in Kris Wheatley's book! Part of the 60th Regiment. NEXT> 6. More information. Windridge: "Well get up on that hill and sing out if you see anything, you too, and take your bundle you dozy Welshman." Helena had divorced Joseph and moved away from the family home. Zulu Trivia Questions & Answers : Movies U-Z This category is for questions and answers and fun facts related to Zulu, as asked by users of FunTrivia.com. No less than eight admissions to hospital were as a result of 'intemperance', as it was called in those days. Sergeant Windridge: Well get up on that hill and sing out if you see anything. Private Cole. cast member. Zulu. Ealing. Rumours abounded that the children were poisoned, a common fate at times in the darker days of Victoria's reign. I had nothing better to do on a miserable icey day so I decided to watch Zulu on blu-ray (I won't tell you who wins, don't want to spoil it ). ITV Wales News Pte John Connolly Rorkes Drift unmarked paupers grave, Rorke's Drift: Corp. Key, Ptes. This is a little over a mile and a half from the cemetery. Plus, 'Kings Royal Army' on 'Holdfast'. Who played the parts of the Senior Non-commissioned Officers (Colour Sergeant Bourne, Sergeant Maxfield and Sergeant Windridge) in the movie? Logged Danik. Tarzan and the Lost Safari [Stunt Co-ordinator] 1950. Who fight together on the Zulu Mod (Mount & Blade). Lt.Col. The actor Joe Powell played Sgt Windridge of the 24th, in the film Zulu. Joseph and Charles Bromwich Brothers. Thousands of them. Larry Taylor. 735 Sgt Windridge had been promoted to Sgt in 1862, a rank he was to hold and lose many times before he eventually left the army. Private H. Hook. Who's the sergeant with the muscles? Nigel Green, Ivor Immanuel, James Booth. Good work Tim. Zulu [Import] (Blu-ray) - Blu-ray (1964) for $25.19 from OLDIES.com Action & Adventure Dwarfing the mightiest! At the end of January 1859 Joseph decided that the army was the life for him and so it turned out to be but with mixed fortunes, especially later on. Private Hughes. Sergeant Windridge, 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment. Going forward a little to his death at age 60 in 1902 we see that he died at the home of his married sister Clarissa Dyer. Zulu is an epic from 1964 that depicts the historic Battle of Rorke's Drift wherein 150 British Soldiers faced off against 4,000 Zulu warriors. However in 'ZULU' he does not even get a mention. Thanks for your comment, Denise. Fate conspired to the tragic loss suffered by this family of no less than six of their children within a month. "card. Patrick Magee. An informal reception will take place on completion of the ceremony at the Perry Common Community Hall, 87 Witton Lodge Road, Perry Common, B23 5JD for teas/coffees etc., all are welcome. Regards Denise Warner. Sgt Joseph's widowed wife Helena was re-married to my great uncle, My Great, great grandmother was Elise Windridge, granddaughter of Joseph. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material, as provided for in UK copyright law. 43,05 EUR + 13,60 EUR livraison . Maxfield was killed while a patient in hospital but the other two receive no mention. Nigel Green. Samuel Parry. Neil McCarthy. C. Tucker, Commanding Officer 80th (Staffordshire) Regiment. A useful list. Dragoon Guards Zulu War former Mike French range . Purchase Zulu on DVD online and enjoy having your favourite Classic movies and TV series delivered to you in South Africa. Watch carefully as they gather on the hilltops and look out for the legless, pre-digital Zulu “extras”. Pte David Jenkins. Accuracy: A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Hello all, Just to let you know that plans are well under way to provide a memorial over the sadly unmarked grave of Sgt Joseph Lenford Windridge (2/24th Regime WWW.1879ZULUWAR.COM Film Zulu: Colour Sergeant Bourne : The sentries report Zulus to the southwest. Having family members in Birmingham it made sense to try life in that city where he gained employment as timekeeper and clerk. I'm coming over later in the year may get to see the finished product. Why should this happen to me? Well done Tim. Nigel Green, Paul Daneman, Joe Powell. The census for 1901 shows Joseph at the home of his nephew; what of Helena and the remainder of the children? peterb632. Twickenham. I actually met Joe in Woolwich at the Royal Artillery museum when they hold their Firepower exhibition. 377. Perhaps one of the most immortal lines of all movies and a profound metaphor for life. Sergeant Windridge: "Owen you've got a voice haven't you?" The independent production company still has the interview in the vaults as at March 2020. Sgt Joseph Windridge now has a grave marker. Whilst watching the special features I noticed a chap being interviewed wearing a commando tie. Fair use notice. 716 Private R. Jones, 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment. Post Sep 30, 2008 #1 2008-09-30T02:57. Joseph`s parents were Daniel Windridge and Martha Clark. I see that for you lucky lads in the UK that "Zulu" is being released on BlueRay (in November I believe). He investigates links to Rorke's Drift men, and with great success in many instances. You know what you've got there, my malingering Hector? Synopsis In the aftermath of the Isandhlwana ( Natal ) defeat , a hundred Red Tunics defend Rorke’s Drift , a missionary farm for Reverend Jack Witt, against 4,000 Zulu warriors . Colour-Sergeant Bourne. 8. Surgeon Reynolds Sergeant Windridge (Character) Filmography (1986 Half Moon Street (stunt arranger) 1985 A View to a Kill (stunt arranger - uncredited) 1984 Top Secret! At first I could not find Helena and her remaining children but a stroke of good luck located her. Latest news, features and opinion. As recent as 2014 Joe was filmed at his house in Hastings East Sussex about his portrayal of Sgt Windridge in 'Zulu', along with his stunt work on the film. - Order by Phone 1-800-336-4627 Sgt Joseph windridge is my cousin. Why are we here? Some of the defenders of Rorke’s Drift towards the end of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. We don't know the name of his first wife but by 1874 he had married again and his second marriage record shows he married one Annie Sullivan aged 24; Joseph was then 32. The only trouble is you never work with it. Although it has been the subject of debate many times it is 100% certain that Sgt Windridge was the Senior Sgt at Rorke's Drift in January 1879, having attained this rank as far back as 1862 initially. 1963. You are doing a great job, Tim. You too. Whatever it was it cost him a great deal. Sight & Sound magazine. We are making such material and images are available in our efforts to advance the understanding of the “Anglo Zulu War of 1879. Stunts (uncredited) Latest from the BFI. The Senior Sergeant at the Drift: Windridge, 1879 Zulu War The actor Joe Powell played Sgt Windridge of the 24th, in the film Zulu. Towering over the greatest! By the time of Rorke's Drift he was a Sgt, having been reduced and promoted from Pte to Quarter Master Sgt quite a few times. However by 1877 he is shown as a widower and married for the third time in Dover to Helena Rawlinson who had been born in Berkshire in 1859. No profit is made from any part of this website. 120mm 1/16 scale N.C.O. Private Roy, 1st Battalion 24th Regiment. Good man. 593 Private Jones, 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment. William Jones. Not you again? Not really green like, nothing to hold a man in his grave." Which studios were used for the filming of "Zulu"? I believe that once the 24th went to India in 1865 Windridge began to indulge in drink which was the ruination for him both in his army and private life. Corporal Schiess, 2nd Battalion 3rd Natal Native Contingent (wounded). Helena was only 19 when she married Joseph but bore him no less than 13 children! He is my cousin. It's my arm, sir. Why has this happened? Hook's the name, sir. Sgt Windridge won the lottery. Early life. Alright. Stanley Baker and Michael Caine in Zulu. Nigel Green, Glynn Edwards, David Kernan . Vandalising of monuments: Port Elizabeth horse mem... Mabin: The Fighting Clerk, Zulu War, 1879. John Jones and Lynch. You will recall that Sgt Windridge himself died in 1902 aged 60 and is buried in an unmarked grave in Witton Cemetery in Birmingham. Probably taken at Pinetown, September 1879. Sergeant Windridge John Sullivan as ; Stephenson Scott: Eric: Patrick: Average Stars: Avg: Scott: Reviewed on: May 30th, 2015. 120mm 1/16 scale Colonel Durnford Zulu war Isandlwana former Mike French range . Owen: "Yes sergeant, Baritone." 94th Foot. Windridge was not born in Birmingham but in Southwark, Surrey, at No 10 Keppel St on 14th May 1842. 'Forgotten' Survivor of Rorke's Drift Returned to Official Records, Recent Members To The ZULU WAR 1879 Discussion & Reference Forum ( A Small Victorian War in 1879). A little update regarding this, Witton Cemetery have formally agreed to the two memorials being erected and work on them should commence shortly. When you realise Frank Bourne at the age of 23 was a Colour/Sgt having been promoted to this rank in 1875 some 13 Years. Off with your vest. 0 Share Sgt. Thanks, Tim. When I searched for her as Windridge no luck, for whatever reason I put in her maiden name and she turned up with four of her children. Private Thomas. "When you look at it this country's not as bit as good as Bala and the lake there. - Now, sir. Harts Military Lists N.L.S. My gaming partner and I assume that this +1 applies when volleying with a card such as "Hark the orders....", and the +1 is not applied when volleying with a card that explicitly is entitled with "Volley", for example, the "Volley Fire; Present....fire! Zulu (1964) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. - Now, sir? 10. I'm glad to have put my tuppence worth in to a worthy cause. 7. Robert Maxfield: You're no good to anyone, except the Queen and Sergeant Maxfield! For those that didn't know. Best Wishes, Mole. They must rally their small force of 140 men against the might of 4,000 Zulu warriors advancing on their position. She moved from Yardley, Birmingham to South Wales when she met my great grandfather. For educational & recreational purposes. We are unsure of the family connection from Birmingham back but would love to hear from any relatives! Zulu ( Zulu ) is aBritish war movie directed by Cyril R. Endfield and released in 1964. Yet again the record books even today have the place of birth of Joseph Lenford Windridge incorrectly. Pte. Sergeant Joseph Lenford Windridge, played by Joe Powell in the 1964 film, lived in Aston. Regretably, Iwill be well and truly back in Oz by then sweltering in the heat. Sergeant Windridge from the photo of B Company on the grassy bank. Sgt Joseph Windridge, Defender of Rorke's Drift - Memorial. Some of the defenders of Rorke’s Drift towards the end of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Along with Joe was James Booth who of course played Pte HOOK VC in Zulu, however this piece is not about HOOK but WINDRIDGE. The information is purely for educational and research purposes only. 9. Pretty terrible pain, sir. Fate had not finished with Sgt Windridge, however, as will be seen. thank you for this information, very interesting. The Natal Mounted Police have almost been forgotten. 120mm 1/16 scale Sergeant Windridge former Mike French range 24th Foot . Then to my surprise I realised she had given her. Look on google images. Zulu is a 1964 British epic war film depicting the Battle of Rorke's Drift between the British Army and the Zulus in January 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War. I actually met Joe in Woolwich at the Royal Artillery museum when they hold their Firepower exhibition. They would face 4,000 terrifying Zulu warriors who had seen their fellow warriors slaughter 1700 British and Natal soldiers just a few hours before they reached the Rorkes Drift outpost where they knew more soldiers were working. Best Wishes, Mole. One task that Sgt Windridge passed on at Rorke's Drift was to order Sgt Millne to mount a guard over the rum cask held within the confines of that little garrison. Only 500 Zulus were available to work on the film, with 4,000 required for the battle scenes, so artificial figures were created. Thanks for your interesting comment. Privates Robert Cole. Zulu - DVD (1964) for $14.50 from OLDIES.com Action & Adventure - Order by Phone 1-800-336-4627 Films, TV and people. No, sir. Nigel Green, Gary Bond, Peter Gill. Three of the defenders Sergeant Joseph Windridge (the sergeant with the muscles in the film Zulu) ,Private Samuel Parry and Private Robert Cole were all buried in Witton Cemetery in Birmingham in unmarked graves .In November 2015 the three heroes were given memorials close to their grave areas . It traces an episode of the Anglo-Zulu War (1879). It's cruel to bend, sir. My mothers maiden name was windridge she came from kidderminster. The cause of death was in fact discovered to be a nasty form of tuberculosis. Lieutenant-Colonel David Campbell Williamson. Sergeant Major. And take your bandook, you dozy welshman! Battle of Rorke's Drift; Great War: Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Conduct Medal: Frank Bourne grave in Beckenham . You might want to contact Graham Mason who wrote this guest post. More information. I'm pleased it's going ahead and to have been a small part of it. 6. Six of his 11 children died from TB. Yes, sir. Hi Jamie, are you related to Joseph on Helena's side of the family? ��. Waterfront. It shows how 150 British soldiers, 30 of whom were sick and wounded patients in a field hospital, successfully held off a force of 4,000 Zulu warriors. It would appear that the problem he suffered with drink carried on in civilian life as we roll the clock forward to 1901. I'm very pleased to see Sgt Windridge's Memorial going ahead. The Sergeant of the Buffs: Anglo-Zulu War 1879 Quite often when making a film, due to various restrictions various events and personalities are left out, such is the case of the man of this article. Gary Bond. There is no doubt that he was at Rorke's Drift and what his duties were: his story would make a cracking film all by itself. Sergeant; Posts: 207; For Queen and Country ; Nick: Sgt_Windridge ... Sgt_Windridge; Side: Union; Re: Victoria's Colonial Wars: The Afghani, Zulu & Mahdist Wars[Mahdist Spearman 2pg] « Reply #38 on: December 24, 2013, 06:18:36 pm » About the skin colour, Sudanese people have VERY dark skin, to the point that it's almost black. Among them was Sergeant Joseph Lenford Windridge, played by Joe Powell in the 1964 film. Film lists and highlights from BFI Player. Sgt Windridge. 1956. Sergeant Maxfield : Paul Daneman Corporal Allen : Glynn Edwards Private Thomas : Neil McCarthy Private Hitch : David Kernan Narrator : Richard Burton Private Cole : Gary Bond Surgeon Major James Reynolds : Patrick Magee Private William Jones (593) : Richard Davies (2) Corporal Frederic Schiess : Dickie Owen Sergeant Windridge : Joe Powell Thanks for your efforts. I'm a windridge in Kidderminster. Turned out to be Joe Powell who was in 4 Cdo (plays Sergeant Windridge in Zulu)! The Windridge family did have a connection with Birmingham but Joseph himself was not born there. Yes, baritone, Sergeant. Film Zulu: Colour Sergeant Bourne : The sentries report Zulus to the southwest. Good work, Tim, I would have liked to have been able to make a visit part of my current UK trip. Lieutenant-Colonel Frank Edward Bourne OBE DCM (27 April 1855 – 9 May 1945) was a decorated British soldier who participated in the defence of Rorke's Drift during the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War. 43,05 EUR + 13,60 EUR livraison . Smiths of Northumberland: the origins of William Dixon Smith and family, Smiths at Fenwick and the last border raid. He lived in Aston and after leaving the army found employment as a lamp-maker’s clerk, but his was a Civvy Street existence dogged by tragedy. Related quizzes can be found here: Zulu Quizzes There are 20 questions on this topic. almost certainly aided by his senior N.C.O.s, Colour Sergeant Bourne and Sergeants Williams and Windridge. It, however, is coming to a rapid close !! Zulu [Stunt Arranger] [Double - Jack Hawkins] Sergeant Windridge. According to the papers I hold, Windridge was a widower, The army career of Joseph Lenford Windridge came to an end in 1883 after 24 years and 189 days. Zulu was shot on location in the Royal Natal National Park, South Africa. Sgt Millne's own story is just as fascinating.. mpany Survivors of Rorke's Drift who had not been repatriated through injury or illness. All three of these men were commended by Chard in his official report.
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