Booth, Anthony Clarke b. April 21, 1846 d. December 8, 1899 British Zulu Wars Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Carrington, in Nottinghamshire, he joined the 80th Regiment (the South Staffordshire Regiment) and served as a Sergeant during the Zulu War. On March 12, 1879 on the Intombi River, during an attack by the Zulus, he ralied a few men on the South Bank of the river and covered fifty soldiers, enabling them to retreat for three miles. His citation finished with the words, "Had it not been for the coolness displayed by this N.C.O., not one man...[Read More] (Bio by: Iain MacFarlaine) St Michael Churchyard, Brierley Hill, Staffordshire, England Plot: On the South side of the extension to the West of the church
b. April 21, 1846 d. December 8, 1899