Isandlwana Lodge founded

So many sacrifices were made on both sides. The soldiers and warriors on both sides never questioned the authority of their superiors

February 6, 2014

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Front: Lorne Maclaine (who is also a Scottish chief), Charles Hedges, Paddy Roberts. Back: Victor Muhlenbeck, Basil de Kock, Anthony Pattison, Ken Gillings, Paul Brockman, Doug Kirton, Max Walters and Rodney Schreuder.

The 135th anniversary of the Battle of Isandlwana was marked by visiting Free Masons, who used the occasion to dedicate the opening of a new Masonic Lodge, called Isandlwana Lodge.
The 14-strong group were on a tour of the battlefields with KZN historian and guide, Ken Gillings.
Victor Muhlenbeck was installed as Master of Isandlwana Lodge, at an historic gathering at the Royal Country Inn.
He said all the visiting Free Masons were keen military historians, and hailed from Durban and Johannesburg.
For Mr Muhlenbeck and his group it was a stirring experience to stand on the battlefield 135 years to the day when the Zulus overwhelmed the British.
“So many sacrifices were made on both sides. The soldiers and warriors on both sides never questioned the authority of their superiors. Their duty was to do or die.”
His sentiments were echoed by veteran guide, Mr Gillings, who said the group would also visit Talana, Elandslaagte and Spioenkop.
Undoubtedly a trip to remember for these military enthusiasts.