Fowler, Edward John b. 1861 d. March 26, 1926 British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. During the Zulu War, he served as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, Cameronians Scottish Rifles. At the Battle of Inhlobane Mountain, South Africa, on March 28, 1879, Private Fowler along with two officers, was ordered forward in advance to dislodge enemy from a position in caves up the mountain. The path was so narrow that they had to advance in single file and the officer who first entered the cave was instantly killed. Private Fowler immediately sprang...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium, Colchester, Essex, England
b. 1861 d. March 26, 1926