Graves of the Rorkes Drift Defenders -George Ammunition Smith

Reverend George Smith the Padre at Rorkes Drift was praised for his part in the defence ,helping with the building and design of the defences and during the battle handing out inspiration and ammo earning him the nickname ammunition smith .He Served in many wars afterwards  but his final posting was to Fulwood Barracks in Preston ( our next stop),after retirement he stayed close to the barrack and is buried in Preston New Hall  Lane cemetery , a easy to find grave which is a light red in colour .