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MAJOR HENRY SHELLY DALBIAC 8 years 1 month ago #49585

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DALBIAC - Major Henry Shelly - Imperial Yeomanry
Killed in action at Senekal. 24th May 1900. Aged 49. Born June 1850. Served in the Royal Artillery 1871-87. A famous athlete, jockey, and writer for sports papers. Served in Afghanistan (medal, star, MID), Egypt 1882 (medal & clasp, MID, Khedives star, Order of the Medjidie 4th class).

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MAJOR HENRY SHELLY DALBIAC 8 years 1 month ago #49706

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From memory, Major Dalbiac lost his life after he decided to ride into Senekal with his very small patrol, which was, from my point of view, a rather silly thing to have done, he should have waited until a stronger force was formed up.

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