UNITS OF THE ZULU WAR 1879
Transvaal Burgher Force
The Boers of the Transvaal had little love for the British but a number living near the Zulu border were keen to join the war. Piet Lafras Uys joined woods coloumn and with him came most if his family friends and neighbors. Like most Boars they were crack shots and excellent riders. During the Zulu attack at Hlobane Piet was killed trying to save his sons. Many of his followers went back home after his death. They stuck to their own civilian clothes and received weapons from the government.
Piet Uys sitting with foreign service helmet on his lap
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