He volunteered for service in South Africa in the Anglo - Zulu War , where he served gallantly .
Was the first man to enter Cetshwayo 's kraal after the Battle of Ulundi ( 1879 ) .
He volunteered for service in South Africa in the Anglo - Zulu War , where he served gallantly , and was the first man to enter Cetshwayo 's kraal after the Battle of Ulundi ( 1879 ) .