Sergeant Joseph Lenford Windridge. Good man. 1395 Private Williams, 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment. You are doing a great job, Tim. Sgt Millne's own story is just as fascinating.. mpany Survivors of Rorke's Drift who had not been repatriated through injury or illness. Sgt Joseph Windridge, Defender of Rorke's Drift - Memorial. Zulu is a 1964 British epic war film depicting the Battle of Rorke's Drift between the British Army and the Zulus in January 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu War. Private Roy, 1st Battalion 24th Regiment. Latest news, features and opinion. Rumours abounded that the children were poisoned, a common fate at times in the darker days of Victoria's reign. More information. Dragoon Guards Zulu War former Mike French range . Fate had not finished with Sgt Windridge, however, as will be seen. However in 'ZULU' he does not even get a mention. Logged Danik. 716 Private R. Jones, 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment. 10. I had nothing better to do on a miserable icey day so I decided to watch Zulu on blu-ray (I won't tell you who wins, don't want to spoil it ). Sergeant; Posts: 207; For Queen and Country ; Nick: Sgt_Windridge ... Sgt_Windridge; Side: Union; Re: Victoria's Colonial Wars: The Afghani, Zulu & Mahdist Wars[Mahdist Spearman 2pg] « Reply #38 on: December 24, 2013, 06:18:36 pm » About the skin colour, Sudanese people have VERY dark skin, to the point that it's almost black. 377. My mothers maiden name was windridge she came from kidderminster. Some of the defenders of Rorke’s Drift towards the end of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. 9. You will recall that Sgt Windridge himself died in 1902 aged 60 and is buried in an unmarked grave in Witton Cemetery in Birmingham. Which studios were used for the filming of "Zulu"? Yes, sir. Off with your vest. Sergeant Joseph Lenford Windridge, played by Joe Powell in the 1964 film, lived in Aston. Patrick Magee. Zulu. Perhaps one of the most immortal lines of all movies and a profound metaphor for life. Nigel Green, Ivor Immanuel, James Booth. At the end of January 1859 Joseph decided that the army was the life for him and so it turned out to be but with mixed fortunes, especially later on. Who's the sergeant with the muscles? At first I could not find Helena and her remaining children but a stroke of good luck located her. Thanks for your efforts. Early life. Why should this happen to me? We don't know the name of his first wife but by 1874 he had married again and his second marriage record shows he married one Annie Sullivan aged 24; Joseph was then 32. Owen: "Yes sergeant, Baritone." If you hold the copyright on any material on the site, or material refers to you, and you would like it to be removed, please let us know and we will work with you to reach a resolution. Sorry for the lack of news on this so far, despite chasing them up I'm still awaiting confirmation from Witton Cemetery regarding a location for the second memorial (Cole/Parry) - will let the forum know once I hear anything! We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material, as provided for in UK copyright law. Windridge was not born in Birmingham but in Southwark, Surrey, at No 10 Keppel St on 14th May 1842. Captain Sinbad. Zulu (1964) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A little update regarding this, Witton Cemetery have formally agreed to the two memorials being erected and work on them should commence shortly. Going forward a little to his death at age 60 in 1902 we see that he died at the home of his married sister Clarissa Dyer. Smiths of Northumberland: the origins of William Dixon Smith and family, Smiths at Fenwick and the last border raid. Along with Joe was James Booth who of course played Pte HOOK VC in Zulu, however this piece is not about HOOK but WINDRIDGE. The cause of death was in fact discovered to be a nasty form of tuberculosis. I'm very pleased to see Sgt Windridge's Memorial going ahead. Some of the defenders of Rorke’s Drift towards the end of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Zulu Trivia Questions & Answers : Movies U-Z This category is for questions and answers and fun facts related to Zulu, as asked by users of FunTrivia.com. Helena had divorced Joseph and moved away from the family home. Best Wishes, Mole. Zulu [Import] (Blu-ray) - Blu-ray (1964) for $25.19 from OLDIES.com Action & Adventure Dwarfing the mightiest! Sergeant Maxfield : Paul Daneman Corporal Allen : Glynn Edwards Private Thomas : Neil McCarthy Private Hitch : David Kernan Narrator : Richard Burton Private Cole : Gary Bond Surgeon Major James Reynolds : Patrick Magee Private William Jones (593) : Richard Davies (2) Corporal Frederic Schiess : Dickie Owen Sergeant Windridge : Joe Powell The Windridge family did have a connection with Birmingham but Joseph himself was not born there. Joseph`s parents were Daniel Windridge and Martha Clark. William Jones. I'm a windridge in Kidderminster. Nigel Green, Paul Daneman, Joe Powell. Why has this happened? Hi Jamie, are you related to Joseph on Helena's side of the family? Nigel Green, Gary Bond, Peter Gill. They would face 4,000 terrifying Zulu warriors who had seen their fellow warriors slaughter 1700 British and Natal soldiers just a few hours before they reached the Rorkes Drift outpost where they knew more soldiers were working. Thanks for your comment, Denise. Only 500 Zulus were available to work on the film, with 4,000 required for the battle scenes, so artificial figures were created. - Order by Phone 1-800-336-4627 Nigel Green, Glynn Edwards, David Kernan . Sergeant Windridge (Character) Filmography (1986 Half Moon Street (stunt arranger) 1985 A View to a Kill (stunt arranger - uncredited) 1984 Top Secret! Vandalising of monuments: Port Elizabeth horse mem... Mabin: The Fighting Clerk, Zulu War, 1879. Sight & Sound magazine. Who fight together on the Zulu Mod (Mount & Blade). Alright. It traces an episode of the Anglo-Zulu War (1879). Who played the parts of the Senior Non-commissioned Officers (Colour Sergeant Bourne, Sergeant Maxfield and Sergeant Windridge) in the movie? I believe that once the 24th went to India in 1865 Windridge began to indulge in drink which was the ruination for him both in his army and private life. Good work Tim. Part of the 60th Regiment. Zulu [Stunt Arranger] [Double - Jack Hawkins] Sergeant Windridge. Sgt Joseph Windridge now has a grave marker. 43,05 EUR + 13,60 EUR livraison . almost certainly aided by his senior N.C.O.s, Colour Sergeant Bourne and Sergeants Williams and Windridge. peterb632. 7. Fair use notice. ��. This is a little over a mile and a half from the cemetery. Zulu is an epic from 1964 that depicts the historic Battle of Rorke's Drift wherein 150 British Soldiers faced off against 4,000 Zulu warriors. Having family members in Birmingham it made sense to try life in that city where he gained employment as timekeeper and clerk. Pte. 120mm 1/16 scale Colonel Durnford Zulu war Isandlwana former Mike French range . Helena was only 19 when she married Joseph but bore him no less than 13 children! Although it has been the subject of debate many times it is 100% certain that Sgt Windridge was the Senior Sgt at Rorke's Drift in January 1879, having attained this rank as far back as 1862 initially. Zulu was shot on location in the Royal Natal National Park, South Africa. Hello all, Just to let you know that plans are well under way to provide a memorial over the sadly unmarked grave of Sgt Joseph Lenford Windridge (2/24th Regime WWW.1879ZULUWAR.COM Film Zulu: Colour Sergeant Bourne : The sentries report Zulus to the southwest. Thanks, Tim. The independent production company still has the interview in the vaults as at March 2020. He investigates links to Rorke's Drift men, and with great success in many instances. Sergeant Anthony Clarke Booth, who was born near Nottingham, … Surgeon Reynolds “I have interviewed two of the cast who have since passed away – Joe Powell who played Sergeant Windridge and Dickie Owen who played Corporal Schiess.” Next year Coleman and producer Mark Tinkler will bring the behind-the-scenes footage to KwaZulu-Natal and screen it along with the feature film at various locations for people who appeared in Zulu as extras. It would appear that the problem he suffered with drink carried on in civilian life as we roll the clock forward to 1901. Gary Bond. 43,05 EUR + 13,60 EUR livraison . John Jones and Lynch. When I searched for her as Windridge no luck, for whatever reason I put in her maiden name and she turned up with four of her children. Corporal Schiess, 2nd Battalion 3rd Natal Native Contingent (wounded). As recent as 2014 Joe was filmed at his house in Hastings East Sussex about his portrayal of Sgt Windridge in 'Zulu', along with his stunt work on the film. For educational & recreational purposes. I am told that Sgt Windridge was a relative on my mother's die of the family, whether it is true or not, I do not know. Tarzan and the Lost Safari [Stunt Co-ordinator] 1950. Why are we here? Sergeant Windridge John Sullivan as ; Stephenson Scott: Eric: Patrick: Average Stars: Avg: Scott: Reviewed on: May 30th, 2015. NEXT> 6. Fate conspired to the tragic loss suffered by this family of no less than six of their children within a month. My gaming partner and I assume that this +1 applies when volleying with a card such as "Hark the orders....", and the +1 is not applied when volleying with a card that explicitly is entitled with "Volley", for example, the "Volley Fire; Present....fire! 6. A useful list. He lived in Aston and after leaving the army found employment as a lamp-maker’s clerk, but his was a Civvy Street existence dogged by tragedy. Pte David Jenkins. Sgt Windridge won the lottery. One task that Sgt Windridge passed on at Rorke's Drift was to order Sgt Millne to mount a guard over the rum cask held within the confines of that little garrison. Harts Military Lists N.L.S. Zulu ( Zulu ) is aBritish war movie directed by Cyril R. Endfield and released in 1964. I'm glad to have put my tuppence worth in to a worthy cause. Synopsis In the aftermath of the Isandhlwana ( Natal ) defeat , a hundred Red Tunics defend Rorke’s Drift , a missionary farm for Reverend Jack Witt, against 4,000 Zulu warriors . Sergeant Windridge has a Return ability of +1 DRM to a non-Volley die roll. Look on google images. Lt.Col. By the time of Rorke's Drift he was a Sgt, having been reduced and promoted from Pte to Quarter Master Sgt quite a few times. I actually met Joe in Woolwich at the Royal Artillery museum when they hold their Firepower exhibition. Lieutenant-Colonel David Campbell Williamson. The only trouble is you never work with it. When you realise Frank Bourne at the age of 23 was a Colour/Sgt having been promoted to this rank in 1875 some 13 Years. This website may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorised by the copyright owner. The Senior Sergeant at the Drift: Windridge, 1879 Zulu War The actor Joe Powell played Sgt Windridge of the 24th, in the film Zulu. He is my cousin. Private McMahon, Army Hospital Corps. Private Cole. The actor Joe Powell played Sgt Windridge of the 24th, in the film Zulu. Turned out to be Joe Powell who was in 4 Cdo (plays Sergeant Windridge in Zulu)! It's cruel to bend, sir. You too. Private H. Hook. Lieutenant-Colonel Frank Edward Bourne OBE DCM (27 April 1855 – 9 May 1945) was a decorated British soldier who participated in the defence of Rorke's Drift during the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War. Robert Maxfield: You're no good to anyone, except the Queen and Sergeant Maxfield! Copy of Log of a voyage by A. McLean from Liverpoo... Civil Servants: Natal Govt, Railways and Postal De... Lighthouse Keeper Ancestors in South Africa, Zulu War ancestors: finding the true facts. Private Hughes. No profit is made from any part of this website. Purchase Zulu on DVD online and enjoy having your favourite Classic movies and TV series delivered to you in South Africa. Anglo-Zulu War. What drove Windridge to drink? No less than eight admissions to hospital were as a result of 'intemperance', as it was called in those days. 43,05 EUR + 13,60 EUR livraison . Then to my surprise I realised she had given her. Privates Robert Cole. Accuracy: A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. The information is purely for educational and research purposes only. 94th Foot. The census for 1901 shows Joseph at the home of his nephew; what of Helena and the remainder of the children? Not you again? Well done Tim. The Natal Mounted Police have almost been forgotten. She moved from Yardley, Birmingham to South Wales when she met my great grandfather. I see that for you lucky lads in the UK that "Zulu" is being released on BlueRay (in November I believe). Films, TV and people. Whilst watching the special features I noticed a chap being interviewed wearing a commando tie. Hook's the name, sir. Good work, Tim, I would have liked to have been able to make a visit part of my current UK trip. Ealing. As mentioned in Kris Wheatley's book! Film Zulu: Colour Sergeant Bourne : The sentries report Zulus to the southwest. - Now, sir. Stanley Baker and Michael Caine in Zulu. Related quizzes can be found here: Zulu Quizzes There are 20 questions on this topic. Regretably, Iwill be well and truly back in Oz by then sweltering in the heat. Over here in North America we still have not got a regular DVD version yet with any extras (apart from the trailer), so I will not be holding my breath for a BlueRay version here. 593 Private Jones, 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment. Among them was Sergeant Joseph Lenford Windridge, played by Joe Powell in the 1964 film. Sgt Joseph's widowed wife Helena was re-married to my great uncle, My Great, great grandmother was Elise Windridge, granddaughter of Joseph. 8. I actually met Joe in Woolwich at the Royal Artillery museum when they hold their Firepower exhibition. C. Tucker, Commanding Officer 80th (Staffordshire) Regiment. Sgt Windridge. "When you look at it this country's not as bit as good as Bala and the lake there. 1956. William Tasker. Joseph and Charles Bromwich Brothers. 735 Sgt Windridge had been promoted to Sgt in 1862, a rank he was to hold and lose many times before he eventually left the army. Not really green like, nothing to hold a man in his grave." Thousands of them. Yes, baritone, Sergeant. - Now, sir? Film lists and highlights from BFI Player. 120mm 1/16 scale Sergeant Windridge former Mike French range 24th Foot . Battle of Rorke's Drift; Great War: Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Conduct Medal: Frank Bourne grave in Beckenham . Sergeant Windridge: Well get up on that hill and sing out if you see anything. And take your bandook, you dozy welshman! Plus, 'Kings Royal Army' on 'Holdfast'. Sgt Joseph windridge is my cousin. cast member. More information.