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British Army officer and Victoria Cross recipient (1847-1897)
Colonel John Rouse Merriott Chard VC (21 December 1847 – 1 November 1897) was a British Army officer who received the Victoria Cross (the highest military
John_Chard
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The John Chard Decoration, post-nominal letters JCD, was a military long service decoration which was instituted by the Union of South Africa on 6 April
John_Chard_Decoration
Town in Somerset, England
1086. After the Norman Conquest, Chard was held by the Bishop of Wells. The town's first charter was from King John in 1234. Most of the town was destroyed
Chard,_Somerset
1879 battle of the Anglo-Zulu War
by a vastly outnumbered British force under the command of Lieutenants John Chard of the Royal Engineers and Gonville Bromhead of the 24th Regiment of Foot
Battle_of_Rorke's_Drift
Soldier in the Zulu War 1877–1879
while Lieutenant John Chard was in his tent by the ponts on the other side. They called out to be taken across the river. In his report Chard wrote: My attention
Gert_Adendorff
Award
The John Chard Medal is a military long service medal which was instituted by the Union of South Africa on 6 April 1952. Until 1986, it was awarded to
John_Chard_Medal
Welsh actor and film producer (1928–1976)
producer and lead actor in the 1964 film Zulu, in which he portrayed John Chard. Baker's performance in the 1959 film Yesterday's Enemy was nominated
Stanley_Baker
Surname list
and Chard Danny Chard (born 1980), English cricketer Don Chard, Canadian politician Geoffrey Chard (born 1930), Australian opera singer Herbert Chard (1869–1932)
Chard_(surname)
Part of South African honours system
Force John Chard Decoration JCD 1952–2003 20 years service in the Citizen Force De Wet Decoration DWD 1952–2003 20 years service in the Commandos John Chard
South African military decorations
South_African_military_decorations
English footballer and manager
Philip John Chard (born 16 October 1960) is an English former footballer who made nearly 500 appearances in the Football League between 1978 and 1994,
Phil_Chard
1880 painting by Elizabeth Thompson
is now in the Royal Collection. Among those depicted are Lieutenants John Chard VC (in the light breeches) and Gonville Bromhead VC (centre) commanding
The_Defence_of_Rorke's_Drift
1964 film by Cy Endfield
Adendorff and warnings that a force of 4,000 Zulus is approaching, Lieutenant John Chard of the Royal Engineers assumes command of the station's 150 men, 30 of
Zulu_(1964_film)
British Army major and recipient of the Victoria Cross
whereabouts of reinforcements due from Helpmekaar. Consequently, Lieutenant John Chard, a Royal Engineer who had been given the task of maintaining the cable
Gonville_Bromhead
Award
Canadian Forces' Decoration in 1951, in the Union of South Africa by the John Chard Decoration in 1952 and in Australia by the Reserve Force Decoration in
Efficiency_Decoration
Howard Chard (1924 – 16 April 1983), better known as "Baldy" Chard, was a Canadian professional boxer and gangster who served as the principal enforcer
Howard_Chard
British Army officer (1830–1879)
commanded by Lieutenant John Chard, which had arrived on the 19th to repair the pontoons which bridged the Buffalo River. Chard rode ahead of his detachment
Anthony_Durnford
Award
Canadian Forces' Decoration in 1951, in the Union of South Africa by the John Chard Medal in 1952 and in Australia by the Reserve Force Medal in 1982. In
Efficiency_Medal
Canal in Somerset, England
through Chard. The 1793 Chard Canal plan was revived in 1809, by now renamed as the English and Bristol Channels Canal, and the engineer John Rennie was
Chard_Canal
British early aeronautical inventor (1799-1883)
UK". "John Stringfellow". Graces Guide. "John Stringfellow". "Geograph:: Stringfellow Gallery, Chard © Derek Harper". "FLYING MACHINES - John Stringfellow"
John_Stringfellow
Award
until 26 April 1994 Official SADF order of precedence: Preceded by the John Chard Medal. Succeeded by the De Wet Medal. Official national order of precedence:
Good_Service_Medal,_Bronze
Reserves of British Army
Troop, in Llandaff, Cardiff 108 (Welsh) Field Squadron (Militia), at John Chard VC House, Swansea 225 (City of Birmingham) Field Squadron (Militia), at
List of current Army Reserve units of the British Army
List_of_current_Army_Reserve_units_of_the_British_Army
Military unit
Grounds, Bristol Cardiff Troop 108 (Welsh) Field Squadron (Militia), at John Chard VC House, Swansea 225 Field Squadron (Militia), at Gundolph House, Oldbury
Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers
Royal_Monmouthshire_Royal_Engineers
Building and maintaining structures and systems for armies
Brialmont John Chard Menno van Coehoorn Pierre Charles L'Enfant Giovanni Fontana Leslie Groves Cyril Gordon Martin Coulson Norman Mitchell John Rosworm
Military_engineering
British revolver
California: ABC-CLIO, Inc. p. 140. ISBN 1-85109-475-X. Zhuk, A. B. (1995). Walter, John (ed.). The illustrated encyclopedia of HANDGUNS, pistols and revolvers of
Webley_RIC
British colonial war in 1879
King Cetshwayo now found no defender in Natal save the bishop of Natal, John Colenso. Colenso advocated for native Africans in Natal and Zululand who
Anglo-Zulu_War
Award instituted in 1942
Forces' Decoration in 1951. In South Africa, it was superseded by the John Chard Medal in 1952. In Australia, it was superseded by the National Medal in
Air_Efficiency_Award
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1997
Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. "Patricia Dessoy Obituary". Chard & Ilminster News. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2020. "Hunt for Major's
John_Major
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the Medal for Distinguished Conduct and Loyal Service. Succeeded by the John Chard Decoration (JCD). Official national order of precedence: Preceded by the
Good_Service_Medal,_Gold
1879 battle of the Anglo-Zulu War
an arriving piquet company of Royal Engineers commanded by Lieutenant John Chard of Rorke's Drift fame, killing two horses and wounding one. By 16 June
Battle_of_Ulundi
South African politician and murderer (1936–2016)
Rifles Regiment, affiliated with the Cameronians. He was awarded the John Chard Medal for long and meritorious service. Derby-Lewis joined the National
Clive_Derby-Lewis
Two former railway lines serving the town of Chard in Somerset, England
The Chard branch lines were two lines serving the town of Chard in Somerset, England. One was a northward branch, opened in 1863, from the Salisbury to
Chard_branch_line
School in Cheltenham, England
of Dame Esther Rantzen Robert Hawker, poet Geoff Dyer, writer Colonel John Chard, British Army officer; received the Victoria Cross (VC) for his service
Pate's_Grammar_School
Award
SADF order of precedence: Preceded by the Union Medal. Succeeded by the John Chard Medal. Official national order of precedence. This national precedence
Permanent Force Good Service Medal
Permanent_Force_Good_Service_Medal
Gold John Chard Decoration De Wet Decoration Cadet Corps Medal Good Service Medal, Silver Union Medal Permanent Force Good Service Medal John Chard Medal
Lists_of_military_decorations
English shipbuilder (1760–1847)
contributing to the economy of Lyme Regis. Chard was born in Chideock, Dorset, in 1760, the son of John Chard of Ilminster and Mary Dinham of Ruishton,
Henry_Dinham_Chard
South-African army officer both in the Citizen Force and later in the Permanent Force
Years)) The ribbon of the CF 30 year Good Service Medal Gold John Chard Decoration (JCD) John Chard Medal General Chemaly was the holder of the Emblem for Voluntary
A._C._Chemaly
Australian theatre architects (1920–1939)
Kaberry and Chard was an Australian architectural firm known for designing theatres, picture theatres and town halls from around 1920 until the end of
Kaberry_and_Chard
Disused railway station in England
Chard Junction railway station was situated on the London and South Western Railway’s West of England Main Line about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of the
Chard Junction railway station
Chard_Junction_railway_station
1999 book by George MacDonald Fraser
Isandlwana. Anthony Durnford - Lieutenant colonel at the Battle of Isandlwana. John Chard - British lieutenant of the Royal Engineers and commanding officer at
Flashman_and_the_Tiger
Association football league in England
divisions to three for the 2023–24 season. Premier Division Barrington Chard United Combe St Nicholas Reserves Crewkerne Rangers Forton Rangers Halstock
Perry Street and District League
Perry_Street_and_District_League
County building in Taunton, Somerset, England
on 8 September 1883 and a bust of the locally-born soldier, Colonel John Chard VC, was unveiled by the Commander-in-Chief of the Forces, Field Marshal
Taunton_Shire_Hall
Service 1996 2003 Medalje vir Troue Diens and Bar, 30 years Service 2003 John Chard Decoration JCD Service 1952 2003 De Wet Decoration DWD Service 1965 2003
South African military decorations order of wearing
South_African_military_decorations_order_of_wearing
Village in Somerset, England
including South Chard, Perry Street and Chard Junction which are close together. The hamlet of Forton lies to the north, towards Chard; an area southwest
Tatworth
Award
Preceded by the Service Medal in Gold of Umkhonto we Sizwe. Succeeded by the John Chard Decoration (JCD) of the Republic of South Africa. Official national order
Medalje_vir_Troue_Diens
Village and civil parish in Somerset, England
mid-18th century. Hatch Beauchamp is the burial place of Colonel John Rouse Merriott Chard, VC, RE (21 December 1847 – 1 November 1897) a British soldier
Hatch_Beauchamp
British military historian (1886–1985)
seriously overlooked in favour of the more famous participants, such as John Chard and Gonville Bromhead, who had won Victoria Crosses during the action
William_Lummis
South African herald, vexillologist and genealogist (1940–2019)
and bar Military Merit Medal (MMM) General Service Medal Unitas Medal John Chard Decoration (JCD) Republic of Venda Police Star of Merit Republic of Venda
Frederick_Brownell
South African academic and military officer (1932–2025)
Service Medal (South Africa) Unitas (Unity) Medal John Chard Decoration (with 40 year clasp) (JCD) John Chard Medal General Service Medal Fourie has authored
Deon_Fourie_(army_general)
British Army officer (1831–1900)
James W. (2022). The Rorke's Drift Commanders: Gonville Bromhead and John Chard. Barnsley, England: Pen & Sword. ISBN 978-1-3990-0997-3. Bruce, Anthony
Richard_Thomas_Glyn
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Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration. The decoration was replaced by the John Chard Decoration on 6 April 1952. In 1892, the Volunteer Officers' Decoration
Efficiency Decoration (South Africa)
Efficiency_Decoration_(South_Africa)
South African writer and citizen soldier
Southern Africa Medal General Service Medal (South Africa) John Chard Decoration (JCD) John Chard Medal Unitas (Unity) Medal Chief of the Army's Commendation
Willem_Steenkamp
Recipients of the Victoria Cross who earned their VCs during the Zulu War
Buller 06060th Rifles 1879-03-2828 March 1879 Battle of Hlobane, Zululand John Chard Royal Engineers 1879-02-2222–23 January 1879 Battle of Rorke's Drift,
List of Zulu War Victoria Cross recipients
List_of_Zulu_War_Victoria_Cross_recipients
Private school in Chard, Somerset, England
located on the site of the former Chard Grammar School. The school was originally a private residence, built for John Symes of Poundsford in 1583. Later
Chard_School
Local newspaper in Somerset, England
The Chard and Ilminster News is a local newspaper in Somerset, England. The newspaper was established in Chard, Somerset, about 1874, as a weekly newspaper
Chard_and_Ilminster_News
South African businessman and military general officer
Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (40 Year Clasp) John Chard Decoration (with 30 year clasp) (JCD) John Chard Medal Only the Cunene clasp was awarded, to members
Roy_Andersen_(general)
Award
the recipient to the use of post-nominal letters, the others being the John Chard Decoration (JCD), which was awarded to Citizen Force members, and the
De_Wet_Decoration
Geoffrey William Chard AM (born 9 August 1930 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian opera baritone. He was a foundation member of the
Geoffrey_Chard
Military Museum in Gillingham, Kent
Waterloo, a finial from the Mahdi's tomb, weapons used by Lieutenant John Chard during the Anglo-Zulu War, a collection of bridge-laying tanks, a Brennan
Royal_Engineers_Museum
Southern peas and rice dish
under the dinner bowls. Collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, chard, kale, cabbage and similar leafy green vegetables served along with this
Hoppin'_John
Church in Othery, Somerset, England
transept. The church houses a memorial to the three Chard brothers, who included Colonel John Chard, V.C. (d. 1897), who led the defence of Rorke's Drift
St_Michael's_Church,_Othery
Church in Kent, England
and soldiers of the Corps of Royal Engineers, including that of Lieut John Chard VC, the officer in charge of defending Rorke's Drift against the Zulu
Rochester_Cathedral
English cricketer (1890–1938)
John Chard Humphrey Lancelot Hollins (3 June 1890 – 13 November 1938) was an English cricketer. A right-handed batsman, he played 20 first-class matches
John_Hollins_(cricketer)
Calendar year
December 21 – John Chard, British Officer (d. 1897) December 29 – Alexis-Xyste Bernard, Canadian Catholic bishop (d. 1923) December 30 – John Peter Altgeld
1847
Welsh field hockey player
1885 in Cardiff, son of John Thomas Duncan of Llandaff. He was educated at Chard School, Somerset before arriving at Abingdon School, in January 1900, where
John_William_Duncan
Award
Service Medal. The Efficiency Medal (South Africa) was superseded by the John Chard Medal in 1952. In 1896, the Volunteer Long Service Medal for India and
Efficiency Medal (South Africa)
Efficiency_Medal_(South_Africa)
English child murderer
Ada Chard Williams (c. 1875–1900) was a baby farmer who was convicted of strangling to death 21-month-old Selina Ellen Jones in Barnes in London in September
Ada_Williams_(baby_farmer)
preach he taught a school at Axminster, and afterwards at Chard, Somerset. Driven from Chard as a conscience-ruled Nonconformist by high-church intolerance
John_Ashwood
Disused railway station in England
Chard Central railway station was the principal railway station in Chard, Somerset, England. It was opened in 1866 and closed in 1962, during which time
Chard_Central_railway_station
Medal (1975) (SM) John Chard Decoration (JCD) Pro Patria Medal General Service Medal (South Africa) Unitas (Unity) Medal John Chard Medal "Ian Deetlefs
Ian_Deetlefs
Award
the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was superseded on 6 April 1952 by the John Chard Decoration, which could be awarded to all ranks of the Citizen Force and
Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Decoration_for_Officers_of_the_Royal_Naval_Volunteer_Reserve
London bookseller and publisher (1738–1809)
Tyson, 81–84. Tyson, 56; Chard (1975), 60. Chard (1977), 140. Chard (1975), 65. Tyson, 58; Chard (1975), 64. Qtd. in Chard (1977), 143, n. 20; Braithwaite
Joseph_Johnson_(publisher)
Southern European appetizer
chard, rice and ricotta, among other ingredients. In Monaco, where it is especially eaten on the national day, 19 November. The word means Uncle John
Barbajuan
English master craftsman
Cornwall portal Newlyn Copper John Pearson, Poikilia Decorative Arts John Pearson at Jordan and Chard reference "John Pearson". cornwallartists.org.
John_Pearson_(artist)
Award
Service Medal of the Azanian People's Liberation Army. Succeeded by the John Chard Decoration (JCD) of the Republic of South Africa. Official national order
Service_Medal_in_Gold
Cultivated root vegetable
Mangelwurzel or mangold wurzel (from German Mangel/Mangold, "chard" and Wurzel, "root"), also called mangold, mangel beet, field beet, fodder beet and
Mangelwurzel
Market town in Somerset, England
of the junction of the A303 (London to Exeter) and the A358 (Taunton to Chard and Axminster). The parish includes the hamlet of Sea. At the 2021 census
Ilminster
English association football league
weltfussball.de. Archived from the original on 25 May 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025. Chard, Henry. "Your ground's too big for you! Which stadiums were closest to capacity
Premier_League
Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1918 onwards
District of Yeovil wards of Blackdown, Chard North East, Chard North West, Chard Parish, Chard South East, Chard South West, Chinnock, Coker, Crewkerne
Yeovil_(constituency)
it does contain more iron than many vegetables such as asparagus, Swiss chard, kale, or arugula, it contains only about one-third to one-fifth of the
List of common misconceptions about science, technology, and mathematics
List_of_common_misconceptions_about_science,_technology,_and_mathematics
Colonial religious leader
He was referred to as Elder John Strong because he was an Elder in the church. Strong was born in about 1610 in Chard, Somerset, England and emigrated
John_Strong_(colonist)
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Good Conduct, Gold of the Republic of Bophuthatswana. Succeeded by the John Chard Decoration (JCD) of the Republic of South Africa. Official national order
Long_Service_Medal,_Gold
British sugar merchant (1740–1818)
Born John Pretor in Chard, Somerset in 1740, his parents were Michael Pretor (d.1744) and Alicia Clarke (d.1759). His mother had a distant cousin, John Frederick
John_Pinney
South African author, journalist, historian, military analyst
correspondent for Jane's Defence Weekly. Military Merit Medal (MMM) John Chard Decoration (JCD) John Chard Medal Unitas (Unity) Medal "Helmoed Römer Heitman - Shephard
Helmoed-Römer_Heitman
Small river on the border between China and India
The Charding Nullah, traditionally known as the Lhari stream and called Demchok River by China, is a small river that originates near the Charding La pass
Charding_Nullah
Nilt Mark Sever Bell 4 February 1874 Third Anglo-Ashanti War Ordashu John Chard 22–23 January 1879 Anglo-Zulu War Rorke's Drift Brett Cloutman 6 November
List of Royal Engineers recipients of the Victoria Cross
List_of_Royal_Engineers_recipients_of_the_Victoria_Cross
2005 British documentary-drama series
suicide prior to having his own VC stripped. British Army Lieutenant John Chard, Private Harry Hook and Private Fred Hitch defended the station at Rorke's
Victoria_Cross_Heroes
English jurist and Puritan clergyman
Hall, Cambridge. He was born at Chard, in Somerset; his father was Denis Bond. He was educated at Dorchester under John White, and afterwards entered at
John_Bond_(jurist)
Savory spinach pie made with filo pastry
Greek origin, this pastry’s filling is made of chopped spinach (sometimes chard) and usually feta or white cheese, and egg. Spanakopita (/ˌspænəˈkɒpɪtə
Savory_spinach_pie
English clergyman and academic
Glareanus Vadianus, a mocker of Thomas Coryat. Son of Richard Sandford, of Chard, Somerset, he was born there about 1565. He entered Balliol College, Oxford
John_Sandford_(poet)
1933 film by Michael Powell
John Longden as Frank Dale Talbot O'Farrell as Turnips Ben Welden as Harriman Barbara Gott as Cook Helen Ferrers as Lady Chard Roland Gillett as John
Born_Lucky
Archbishop of Canterbury from 1691 to 1694
VIII. London: Printed for Ri[chard] Chiswell, at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul’s Church-yard. OCLC 795179310. "John Tillotson". Heraldry of the World
John_Tillotson
Military medal of the Republic of South Africa
Force Good Service Medal and, for the Citizen Force, the John Chard Decoration and John Chard Medal. The De Wet Decoration for the Commandos was only instituted
Cadet_Corps_Medal
American actor (born 1971)
English/Japanese Casts". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 7, 2021. Brian Chard [@bcharred] (April 14, 2015). "Huge thanks to the stellar MKX voice actors:
Will_Yun_Lee
English actor (1917–1980)
Hobson / James Kennion / Edward Timbrell Armchair Theatre (1958–1961) - Mr. Chard / Chick / Gracey Emergency Ward 10 (1959–1960) - R.S.O. Miller / Sgt. Woolley
John_Barrie_(actor)
English politician
England for Melcombe Regis in 1558. "MILL, John II (by 1533-62 or later), of Melcombe Regis, Dorset and Chard, Som. - History of Parliament Online".
John Mill (by 1533 – 1562 or later)
John_Mill_(by_1533_–_1562_or_later)
Village in Somerset, England
transept. The church houses a memorial to the three Chard brothers, who included Colonel John Chard, V.C. (d. 1897), who led the defence of Rorke's Drift
Othery
Country in Northwestern Europe
"Britannia on British Coins". Chard. Retrieved 25 June 2006. "Britannia". Collins Dictionary. Retrieved 14 February 2021. "Who is John Bull". The Library of Congress
United_Kingdom
English nonjuring clergyman and controversialist
prebend in 1691, and in the following year of the vicarage of Chard. He died at Chard on 4 November 1693, and was buried in the chancel of the parish
Samuel_Thomas_(priest)
American actor (born 1975)
from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023. Brian Chard [@bcharred] (April 14, 2015). "Huge thanks to the stellar MKX voice actors:
Dante_Basco
English cleric and author (1797–1878)
and of Wrington, Somerset (1828–1853), Thompson was appointed vicar of Chard, Somerset, on 14 September 1853, by George Henry Law. There he resided until
Henry_Thompson_(priest)
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