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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 decoration for valour "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British armed forces.
John Rouse Merriott Chard ( Plymouth, 21 dicembre 1847 – Hatch Beauchamp, 1º novembre 1897) è stato un militare britannico . Ufficiale del corpo dei Royal Engineers, si guadagnò la Victoria Cross (massima onorificenza dell' Impero britannico) per via del suo ruolo nella battaglia di Rorke's Drift nel gennaio 1879 quando, poco ...
Il tenente John Chard, rimasto dapprima nelle retrovie e transitato da Rorke's Drift solo il 19 gennaio, si era trattenuto presso il fiume per riparare uno dei pontoni che lo attraversava; poi, proprio la mattina del 22 gennaio, assieme a un drappello di genieri si recò in missione esplorativa e infine ad Isandlwana, venendo ...
The successful British defence of 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 Foot began once a large contingent of Zulu warriors broke off from the main force during the final hour of the British defeat at the day-long Battle ...
- 22-23 January 1879
- British victory
The story of Colonel John Rouse Merriott Chard stands as a shining beacon within British heritage. His bravery and leadership during the defence of Rorke's Drift, the respect and recognition he received, and the commemorations of his life and deeds all contribute to an enduring legacy.
16 dic 2020 · The VC Heroes of Rorke’s Drift, Part 1: John Chard. Who were the 11 men who won the Victoria Cross during the epic battle for Rorke’s Drift? What was their background and what happened to them after the battle? This is the first in a series of films where I will be answering those questions.
Lieutenant John Chard, Royal Engineers, arrived at Rorke’s Drift on 19 th January 1879, with a party of sappers. Chard had cause to journey up to Isandlwana immediately before the battle and on his return, saw groups of Zulus.
