John Chard of admiration and regard for a brave soldier from his sovereign". In 1899 a stained glass memorial window dedicated to Chard was installed in the south wall of the church's chancel. Another memorial donated by the Royal Engineers was placed in Rochester Cathedral. A display at the Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham, Kent commemorates Chard's leadership at Rorke's Drift and includes the Webley Revolver he used in the battle. Welsh actor Stanley Baker portrayed Chard in the 1964 film "Zulu" which depicted the defence of Rorke's Drift. Baker acquired Chard's campaign medal and a "cast copy" of his Victoria Cross
Battle of Rorke's Drift battles demonstrating the superior effectiveness of Western military practices. The sixth track of the Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton's 2016 studio album "The Last Stand", titled “Rorke’s Drift”, depicts the events of the battle. "The Tale of Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift" is an account written by H. Rider Haggard in "True Story Book" by Andrew Lang. While being a true account of the battle and naming many important figures, the writing omits Surgeon Reynolds, who played a crucial role in the defence. Battle of Rorke's Drift The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also known as the Defence of Rorke's Drift, was