Hi everyone, I’m Rob. I’ve joined this website due to researching my family tree and finding out my great grandad served in the Boar War. I’ve had some paperwork and other things handed down to me but have no idea what they are and just wanted to find a it more about them. I will most likely post a few photos in the Ephemeral forum pages .
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Introduction - by: RT1980
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Return of troops marching into Bloemfontein paperwork - by: RT1980
Hi, Does anyone know what these paper work are and what they mean? Other than the obvious, I just wondered what the significance of it is and how my Great Grandad managed to keep hold if it. Many thanks.
Tally Sheet
Officers of divisions
Tally Sheet
Officers of divisions
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H W Sander, Elandslaagte and Bambatha - by: Rory
A chance look at Facebook proved fortuitous. I was able to acquire an Elandslaagte QSA to 190 Tpr. H.W. Sander of the Natal Mounted Rifles along with his 1906 clasp Bambatha Rebellion medal to the Natal Police.
Herman Wilhelm Sander was one of four brothers all with the NMR who fought at Elandslaagte.
Research will commence in earnest once I have returned to native shores
Herman Wilhelm Sander was one of four brothers all with the NMR who fought at Elandslaagte.
Research will commence in earnest once I have returned to native shores
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Moedwil military cemetery - by: djb
My thanks to Peter Little for sharing these images of the cemetery at Moedwil which is to the east of Rustenburg, at S 25 38.001 E027 02.043.
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On 29 September 1901, Colonel Kekewich halted on Moedwil Farm, 17 miles west of Rustenburg, close to a drift across the Selons River. His column comprised 930 men; infantry, mounted infantry, artillery and Yeomanry (the 27th and 48th Companies, 7th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry).
De la Rey ordered General J Kemp to attack the bivouac site. A patrol of Yeomanry raised the alarm as a party of burghers advanced towards their camp. Kemp, with 280 men, sent two outflanking wings to surround the British camp while the main attack on the centre was from Selons River.
The Boer line along this flank was enfiladed and they were forced to retire after sustaining losses; 11 killed, 35 wounded, and ten taken prisoner.
Killed and died of wounds:
Affleck, J 224 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Andesson, P 683 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Bagnall, H 2112 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Bartlett, A 6374 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Berry, H 3397 Private. KOYLI. Killed in action
Blake, J 5347 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Bollard, D 5707 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Bovey, H E 21152 Corporal. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Bowden, C G 787 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Fern, J 409 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Ford, J T 79113 Sergeant. 28th Battery, RFA. Killed in action
Gibbons, W 3988 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Gill, P 704 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Gregory, J 6481 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Harrison, J 3052 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Hilditch, R 5386 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Homer, W 71409 Gunner. 28th Battery, RFA. Killed in action
Humphries, G 2177 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Hunter, R H 711a Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Leahy, W G 33810 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Lifford, C 3464 Lance Corporal. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Matthewson, J 79 Scout. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
McNalley, T 6535 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Pettit, C Sergeant. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Platt, W 26045 Gunner. 28th Battery, RFA. Killed in action
Salter, B A 23329 Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Savers, W 31062 Bombardier. 28th Battery, RFA. Killed in action
Smith, G 20166 Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Smith, W R 20764 Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Solbe, P L Sergeant. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Stafford, R H 24581 Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Stevens, H 27351 Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Stevenson, F Shoeing Smith. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Stevenson, H E 523 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Wallace, J 36811 Private. Scottish Horse. Died of wounds
Warnock, T 6518 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Webb, F 185 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Welch, W 36918 Private. Scottish Horse. Died of wounds
West, A 20021 Gunner. 28th Battery, RFA. Killed in action
Wheewall, W 2611 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Willis, F Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Woods, A J Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Worrard, W 4311 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
On 29 September 1901, Colonel Kekewich halted on Moedwil Farm, 17 miles west of Rustenburg, close to a drift across the Selons River. His column comprised 930 men; infantry, mounted infantry, artillery and Yeomanry (the 27th and 48th Companies, 7th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry).
De la Rey ordered General J Kemp to attack the bivouac site. A patrol of Yeomanry raised the alarm as a party of burghers advanced towards their camp. Kemp, with 280 men, sent two outflanking wings to surround the British camp while the main attack on the centre was from Selons River.
The Boer line along this flank was enfiladed and they were forced to retire after sustaining losses; 11 killed, 35 wounded, and ten taken prisoner.
Killed and died of wounds:
Affleck, J 224 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Andesson, P 683 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Bagnall, H 2112 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Bartlett, A 6374 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Berry, H 3397 Private. KOYLI. Killed in action
Blake, J 5347 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Bollard, D 5707 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Bovey, H E 21152 Corporal. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Bowden, C G 787 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Fern, J 409 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Ford, J T 79113 Sergeant. 28th Battery, RFA. Killed in action
Gibbons, W 3988 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Gill, P 704 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Gregory, J 6481 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Harrison, J 3052 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Hilditch, R 5386 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Homer, W 71409 Gunner. 28th Battery, RFA. Killed in action
Humphries, G 2177 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Hunter, R H 711a Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Leahy, W G 33810 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Lifford, C 3464 Lance Corporal. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Matthewson, J 79 Scout. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
McNalley, T 6535 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Pettit, C Sergeant. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Platt, W 26045 Gunner. 28th Battery, RFA. Killed in action
Salter, B A 23329 Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Savers, W 31062 Bombardier. 28th Battery, RFA. Killed in action
Smith, G 20166 Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Smith, W R 20764 Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Solbe, P L Sergeant. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Stafford, R H 24581 Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Stevens, H 27351 Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Stevenson, F Shoeing Smith. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Stevenson, H E 523 Private. Scottish Horse. Killed in action
Wallace, J 36811 Private. Scottish Horse. Died of wounds
Warnock, T 6518 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Webb, F 185 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Welch, W 36918 Private. Scottish Horse. Died of wounds
West, A 20021 Gunner. 28th Battery, RFA. Killed in action
Wheewall, W 2611 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
Willis, F Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Woods, A J Private. Imperial Yeomanry. Killed in action
Worrard, W 4311 Private. Derbyshire Regiment. Killed in action
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Major Claude Miller-Wallnutt DSO - by: Will M
I recently became the owner of a Gordons Highlanders sword with fantastic provenance. The plain 1892p blade only has the initials CMW on the blade. The 1857p Scottish field officers sword is made by Pillin and it being serialized could pinpoint the date of manufacture due to existing swords with provenance.
Here is a fairly well known Boer War casualty, Major Claude Miller-Wallnutt DSO. His sword a Gordon Highlanders field officer pattern with plain 34 3/4" blade. This S.J. Pillin sword made in 1898 ( ser # 100619 compared to known dated examples) the same year as his promotion to major in 1898. Fully checkered back strap and pommel.
The guard liner shows its age and previous Blanko. The blade is sharpened and seems to be as heavy and sturdy as the sergts version, a true fighting sword.
All the historical work has been done for me and his name I found mentioned in three period Boer War books I have. The Gordons memorial lists Maj Miller-Wallnutt DSO top left fourth down.
"Major Miller-Wallnutt of the 2nd Battalion was killed at Wagon Hill, Ladysmith on 6th Jan 1900. He was born on 30th Mar 1861 in Edinburgh, educated there, and entered the Argyll and Bute Artillery Militia. On 23rd Apr 1881 he joined the 75th and was promoted to Lieutenant in the Gordon Highlanders on 1st Jul in the same year. He served in the Egyptian and Sudan campaigns, fighting at Tel-el-Kebir, El Teb and Tamai. He was also on the Nile expedition to rescue General Gordon and the storming of the Heights at Malakand and Dargai. He was promoted to major on 18th may 1898.
In South Africa the 2nd Battalion came under siege in Ladysmith. Major Miller-Walnutt commanded a company at the battle of Wagon Hill. He was with Lieut Digby Jones RE when he was shot, some say by the Boer General de Villiers. At the next moment de Villiers was himself shot in the head by a sapper. Claude Charles Miller-Wallnutt was described as 'a man cast in the mould of a Berserk Viking' which conjures up a picture of a fierce and scary highland fighter. His award of the DSO was gazetted on 20th may 1898." From: www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/ ... llnutt.htm
Group photo Miller-Wallnutt DSO is sitting far left.
Here is a fairly well known Boer War casualty, Major Claude Miller-Wallnutt DSO. His sword a Gordon Highlanders field officer pattern with plain 34 3/4" blade. This S.J. Pillin sword made in 1898 ( ser # 100619 compared to known dated examples) the same year as his promotion to major in 1898. Fully checkered back strap and pommel.
The guard liner shows its age and previous Blanko. The blade is sharpened and seems to be as heavy and sturdy as the sergts version, a true fighting sword.
All the historical work has been done for me and his name I found mentioned in three period Boer War books I have. The Gordons memorial lists Maj Miller-Wallnutt DSO top left fourth down.
"Major Miller-Wallnutt of the 2nd Battalion was killed at Wagon Hill, Ladysmith on 6th Jan 1900. He was born on 30th Mar 1861 in Edinburgh, educated there, and entered the Argyll and Bute Artillery Militia. On 23rd Apr 1881 he joined the 75th and was promoted to Lieutenant in the Gordon Highlanders on 1st Jul in the same year. He served in the Egyptian and Sudan campaigns, fighting at Tel-el-Kebir, El Teb and Tamai. He was also on the Nile expedition to rescue General Gordon and the storming of the Heights at Malakand and Dargai. He was promoted to major on 18th may 1898.
In South Africa the 2nd Battalion came under siege in Ladysmith. Major Miller-Walnutt commanded a company at the battle of Wagon Hill. He was with Lieut Digby Jones RE when he was shot, some say by the Boer General de Villiers. At the next moment de Villiers was himself shot in the head by a sapper. Claude Charles Miller-Wallnutt was described as 'a man cast in the mould of a Berserk Viking' which conjures up a picture of a fierce and scary highland fighter. His award of the DSO was gazetted on 20th may 1898." From: www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/ ... llnutt.htm
Group photo Miller-Wallnutt DSO is sitting far left.
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Major Edward Robertson Gordon, 9th Lancers - by: Gibbins
Major Edward Robertson Gordon, my gr gr gr uncle, was co-author with Major Forrester Farnell Colvin of Diary of the Ninth Lancers in South Africa 1899-1902 (London, 1904). I've written this account of his service in the war, including several photographs never previously published. I'm very grateful to Angela Tarnowski of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers Museum in Derby for her help with my research and for allowing me to reproduce the photos from the regimental collection included in my account.
http://davidgibbins.com/journal/2019/6/12/major-edward-robertson-gordon-9th-lancers-in-the-boer-war-1899-1902
http://davidgibbins.com/journal/2019/6/12/major-edward-robertson-gordon-9th-lancers-in-the-boer-war-1899-1902
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Introduction - by: davejhb
Hi. I am David Naude. I am researching my great grandfather who was David Francois Naude. I would like to see if I can gain information on his time of service in the Boer war. He resided in the Western Cape and moved to Lichtenburg to fight the British forces somewhere before or after the war started. I think he served under General De la Rey. He was one of the founding members of the NWK in Lichtenburg with General De la Rey. I have seen the document with their signatures. Apparently he also spied at concentration camps as he was one of very few burgers who could speak english well. I see there was a David Francois Naude enlisted in Marico. Apparently my great grandmother and other boer families hid from the British at Oom Paul se Gat somewhere close to Rustenburg. I have a painting done by one of my grandfathers brothers painted in 1926 on the farm of General De la Rey.
I am excited to see what I can find out about him. These guys were cut from a different cloth, and everything about the war fascinates me. Really happy about this platform.
I am excited to see what I can find out about him. These guys were cut from a different cloth, and everything about the war fascinates me. Really happy about this platform.
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Sketches by Victor Houston - by: Paul Wilkins
Hello
I am new to this forum and very pleased to have found it.
I recently found a few pencil sketches by Victor Houston.
Included were 3 of warships, one of a camp scene at Mefeking and one of a British soldier shooting another
I can't find this artists name in war records but would like to know more about him and also the 2 ships depicted in the sketches and their role in the 2nd Boer War as I can only see refrences to them being in Mediteranean and China Station.
It may be that the Boer war sketches are not linked to ships but they are all dated around the same time.
Many thanks
Paul
I am new to this forum and very pleased to have found it.
I recently found a few pencil sketches by Victor Houston.
Included were 3 of warships, one of a camp scene at Mefeking and one of a British soldier shooting another
I can't find this artists name in war records but would like to know more about him and also the 2 ships depicted in the sketches and their role in the 2nd Boer War as I can only see refrences to them being in Mediteranean and China Station.
It may be that the Boer war sketches are not linked to ships but they are all dated around the same time.
Many thanks
Paul
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Lieut. W. H. Cathcart, 3rd Worcestershire Regiment - died of enteric, 7.1.1902 - by: BereniceUK
On the west, rear wall of Carsphairn Parish Church, Dumfries and Galloway (formerly in Kirkcudbrightshire), Scotland. He was born at Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire, and his two older brothers also served in South Africa - Augustus Ernest, who was later killed in action in France, on the 14th September 1914, as a captain in the King's Royal Rifle Corps, and Adrian, Royal Scots Fusiliers(?).
www.greatwarforum.org/topic/217892-major...ents#comment-2155651
Neither side of William Harold Cathcart's family seems to have had a direct connection with Carsphairn in Victorian times, so it may simply be that his father had visited the area for game shooting, taking his family with him. The Cathcart clan originated south of Glasgow, in Renfrewshire, so there may also be a family connection with the Carsphairn area that I couldn't find on the internet (and I'm not going to try to dig deep into genealogy records).
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3rd York and Lancaster Reg. - The undermentioned Sec. Lieutenants to be Lieutenants: - W. H. Cathcart, …….
The London Gazette, Tuesday 20th February 1900
Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Wednesday 9th January 1901
Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Saturday 7th December 1901
Worcestershire Chronicle, Saturday 14th December 1901
Lieut. Cathcart, 3rd Worcester Regt., is reported as progressing favourably.
Worcestershire Chronicle, Saturday 21st December 1901
LIEUTENANT WILLIAM HAROLD CATHCART , of the Mounted Infantry Company of the 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, who died of enteric fever, at Mafeteng, Basutoland, on January 7, was the third son of Colonel the Hon. A. M. Cathcart, late of the Grenadier Guards, of Mowbray-house, Ripon, by his wife, the only daughter of the third Lord Bolton. Lieutenant Cathcart was born in May, 1880, received his first commission in the Worcestershire Regiment in April, 1900, and obtained his step the following September.
The Times, Friday 10th January 1902
Worcestershire Chronicle, Saturday 11th January 1902
In the third attached photo, the Cathcart tablet is the one to the right. On the left is one dedicated to Trooper Robert Kennedy, of Kitchener's Horse
www.greatwarforum.org/topic/217892-major...ents#comment-2155651
Neither side of William Harold Cathcart's family seems to have had a direct connection with Carsphairn in Victorian times, so it may simply be that his father had visited the area for game shooting, taking his family with him. The Cathcart clan originated south of Glasgow, in Renfrewshire, so there may also be a family connection with the Carsphairn area that I couldn't find on the internet (and I'm not going to try to dig deep into genealogy records).
3rd York and Lancaster Reg. - The undermentioned Sec. Lieutenants to be Lieutenants: - W. H. Cathcart, …….
The London Gazette, Tuesday 20th February 1900
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THE DONCASTER MILITIA.
Lieutenant W. H. Cathcart, who during the embodiment of the 3rd York and Lancaster Regiment - Doncaster Militia - was given a commission in the line, has been selected for employment with the Mounted Infantry in South Africa.Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Wednesday 9th January 1901
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CASUALTY REPORTS.
A few minor casualties and between 20 and 30 dangerously ill cases were recorded, among the latter being Lieut. W. Harold Cathcart, 3rd Worcester Regiment, who is suffering from enteric at Jammersburgh Drift.Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Saturday 7th December 1901
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DANGEROUSLY ILL.
Progress report: 3rd Worcestershire Regiment. - Lieut. Cathcart, no change, Dec. 9.Worcestershire Chronicle, Saturday 14th December 1901
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Lieut. Cathcart, 3rd Worcester Regt., is reported as progressing favourably.
Worcestershire Chronicle, Saturday 21st December 1901
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LIEUTENANT WILLIAM HAROLD CATHCART , of the Mounted Infantry Company of the 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, who died of enteric fever, at Mafeteng, Basutoland, on January 7, was the third son of Colonel the Hon. A. M. Cathcart, late of the Grenadier Guards, of Mowbray-house, Ripon, by his wife, the only daughter of the third Lord Bolton. Lieutenant Cathcart was born in May, 1880, received his first commission in the Worcestershire Regiment in April, 1900, and obtained his step the following September.
The Times, Friday 10th January 1902
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LOCAL CASUALTY.
Lieut. W. H. Cathcart, 3rd Worcester Mounted Infantry, died from enteric at Mafeteng, Basutoland, on Jan. 7th.Worcestershire Chronicle, Saturday 11th January 1902
In the third attached photo, the Cathcart tablet is the one to the right. On the left is one dedicated to Trooper Robert Kennedy, of Kitchener's Horse
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Chris Bonthuys Introduction - by: Chris Bonthuys
Good morning.
I am Chris Bonthuys from Noordhoek in Cape Town. I have an interest in the Anglo Boer war because it is part of the history of my people and my country.
I also recently bought a sword that might be connected to the Anglo Boer War. I want to do some research on the owner of the sword.
I am Chris Bonthuys from Noordhoek in Cape Town. I have an interest in the Anglo Boer war because it is part of the history of my people and my country.
I also recently bought a sword that might be connected to the Anglo Boer War. I want to do some research on the owner of the sword.
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Another question about a Spink's lot - by: QSAMIKE
Good Morning Everyone.....
I have found another thing in the upcoming Spinks Auction..
MATATIELE EUROPEAN RESERVES
x715 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (Lieut: D. B. Menne. Matatiele E.R.), nearly extremely fine and rare 120-160
Daniel Brink Menne served with the Matatiele European Reserves, the roll noting he took part in active operations against enemy in Barkly East District - but not actually engaged enemy.. He also sometime served with the Griquatown Defence Corps; sold with copied roll entry.
In the forum listing in the units section is the listing for MATATIELE EUROPEAN RESERVES
The following article relates to the Matatiele District Defence Force, 1901-1902. It is presumed it is the same unit as the one to which QSAs were issued, the Matatiele European Reserve.
Although I know that David has obtained all the or the best information that is possible but I am still puzzled by this unit.....
Can any forum member help with anything additional...….
I have the following:
65 Trooper E Groom, Matatiele E.R., No Bars as issued.....
And in checking FMP there are 2 E. Groom's (S/N 14A and 48) who served in East Griqualand Mounted Rifles the same a Menne above.....
Mike
I have found another thing in the upcoming Spinks Auction..
MATATIELE EUROPEAN RESERVES
x715 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (Lieut: D. B. Menne. Matatiele E.R.), nearly extremely fine and rare 120-160
Daniel Brink Menne served with the Matatiele European Reserves, the roll noting he took part in active operations against enemy in Barkly East District - but not actually engaged enemy.. He also sometime served with the Griquatown Defence Corps; sold with copied roll entry.
In the forum listing in the units section is the listing for MATATIELE EUROPEAN RESERVES
The following article relates to the Matatiele District Defence Force, 1901-1902. It is presumed it is the same unit as the one to which QSAs were issued, the Matatiele European Reserve.
Although I know that David has obtained all the or the best information that is possible but I am still puzzled by this unit.....
Can any forum member help with anything additional...….
I have the following:
65 Trooper E Groom, Matatiele E.R., No Bars as issued.....
And in checking FMP there are 2 E. Groom's (S/N 14A and 48) who served in East Griqualand Mounted Rifles the same a Menne above.....
Mike
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Orange River Scouts vs Neylan's Orange River Scouts - by: djb
While there are QSAs named to Neylan's Orange River Scouts, the men are listed under Orange River Scouts in WO100/263 pages 14 to 59. All of these pages are titled 'Orange River Scouts' so it is not clear how some medals came to be named with the prefix 'Neylan's'.
Two examples from the Spink auction in July 2019:
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Orange Free State (239 Tpr: J. P. Hurley. Naylan’s O. R. Scouts.). Listed on WO100/262p23. Also entitled to SA02 (WO100/263p41)
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (97 Tptr. F. V. W. Reid. O.R. Scouts.) Listed on WO100/262p30 and WO100/262p45.
One explanation for this is that one of the duplicate copies of the medal rolls used by the Mint is different to the version of the roll available from the National Archives. This is proposed because on the medal roll from the National Archives, 239 Hurley has initial 'P' whereas the medal is named to 'J P'.
Interestingly, the badge they wore denoted Neylan's Imperial Scouts
Two examples from the Spink auction in July 2019:
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Orange Free State (239 Tpr: J. P. Hurley. Naylan’s O. R. Scouts.). Listed on WO100/262p23. Also entitled to SA02 (WO100/263p41)
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (97 Tptr. F. V. W. Reid. O.R. Scouts.) Listed on WO100/262p30 and WO100/262p45.
One explanation for this is that one of the duplicate copies of the medal rolls used by the Mint is different to the version of the roll available from the National Archives. This is proposed because on the medal roll from the National Archives, 239 Hurley has initial 'P' whereas the medal is named to 'J P'.
Interestingly, the badge they wore denoted Neylan's Imperial Scouts
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90322 J Burton, 78th Battery, RFA - by: Geoffbr
Hello all! I’m Geoff and I’m researching my wife’s maternal great-grandfather, Jesse Burton, picture attached.
With help from members of other military/genealogy fora (mostly Facebook groups) I have established that Jesse was a driver with 78th Battery RFA and was wounded on 11/07/1900 at Hekpoort. In September 1902 he married as a civilian; the photo is believed to have been taken in 1904. He is wearing two good conduct stripes in the photo which I believe indicates that he served for between six and eight years.
That’s all I know about his military career. I would be most grateful to receive suggestions as to where I can find out more about his time in the RFA. Thanks in advance!
With help from members of other military/genealogy fora (mostly Facebook groups) I have established that Jesse was a driver with 78th Battery RFA and was wounded on 11/07/1900 at Hekpoort. In September 1902 he married as a civilian; the photo is believed to have been taken in 1904. He is wearing two good conduct stripes in the photo which I believe indicates that he served for between six and eight years.
That’s all I know about his military career. I would be most grateful to receive suggestions as to where I can find out more about his time in the RFA. Thanks in advance!
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Medals to civilians - by: djb
There are two QSAs to civilians in the next Spink sale:
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (Mr. M. Dwyer.), very fine £40-60
WO100/155p85
A telegraphist
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (J. J. Raymer.), good very fine £40-60
W100/279p158
Worked for the Public Works Department in the Water Boring Field Establishment
A E Reymer served in the same unit
The rolls states: 'I certify that the individuals named in this roll were reported to have rendered material assistance in the success of operations, in terms of Rule No. 17, sanctioned by the Secretary of State for adoption, a copy of which was received under cover of Colonial Office letter No. Q1/62/375, dated 14th June 1905.'
The roll is dated 19 August 1905.
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (Mr. M. Dwyer.), very fine £40-60
WO100/155p85
A telegraphist
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (J. J. Raymer.), good very fine £40-60
W100/279p158
Worked for the Public Works Department in the Water Boring Field Establishment
A E Reymer served in the same unit
The rolls states: 'I certify that the individuals named in this roll were reported to have rendered material assistance in the success of operations, in terms of Rule No. 17, sanctioned by the Secretary of State for adoption, a copy of which was received under cover of Colonial Office letter No. Q1/62/375, dated 14th June 1905.'
The roll is dated 19 August 1905.
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Anglo Boer War Sword? - by: Chris Bonthuys
I recently bought a Pattern 1821 Wilkinson Sword. It was sold to me as having a connection to the Anglo Boer War. There is a name on the hilt - Capt.R.M.Ramage. Stellenbosch. Mounted Infantry.
There was a Stellenbosch Mounted Infantry during the Anglo Boer War as far as I can tell. But I cannot find Capt. Ramage!
Where can I look for the Captain?
There was a Stellenbosch Mounted Infantry during the Anglo Boer War as far as I can tell. But I cannot find Capt. Ramage!
Where can I look for the Captain?
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What rank is G+I? - by: djb
Can someone put me out of my misery and let me know this rank please?
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Guide and Interpreter?
The unit is the ILH. WO100/251p88.
Guide and Interpreter?
The unit is the ILH. WO100/251p88.
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Trying to find any information on my grandfather's service - by: Rosie69
Hi all, I'm Colleen, and I'm starting from about as completely Ground Zero as you can get. Any information and assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Attached is a photo of my grandfather, John Williamson, taken in Bloemfonte or Bloemfonth, Orange Free State. Grampa Jack was born in Quebec of Scotch father, Irish mother, so I have no idea if he enlisted in a Canadian unit (were there any in this war?) or if he headed for Britain and joined a regiment over there. He died when I was 6 months old, and other family members seemed to know little or nothing about his service record when I was finally old enough to care to inquire. ANY information or assistance or just direction-pointing so I know where to look further will be eternally appreciated. Thanks
Attached is a photo of my grandfather, John Williamson, taken in Bloemfonte or Bloemfonth, Orange Free State. Grampa Jack was born in Quebec of Scotch father, Irish mother, so I have no idea if he enlisted in a Canadian unit (were there any in this war?) or if he headed for Britain and joined a regiment over there. He died when I was 6 months old, and other family members seemed to know little or nothing about his service record when I was finally old enough to care to inquire. ANY information or assistance or just direction-pointing so I know where to look further will be eternally appreciated. Thanks
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Walter Cardell, Reservist - suicide on 31.3.1903 - by: BereniceUK
FOLLOWED
HECTOR
MACDONALD
. - A reservist named Walter Cardell, who served under Sir Hector MacDonald in South Africa, committed suicide on Tuesday night by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. Evidence showed that Cardell had brooded over the tragic death of his old commander. A verdict of "Temporary insanity" was returned.
Edinburgh Evening News, Thursday 2nd April 1903
His death was registered in Luton, but I couldn't find a record of his birth in either England or Scotland.
Edinburgh Evening News, Thursday 2nd April 1903
His death was registered in Luton, but I couldn't find a record of his birth in either England or Scotland.
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Name Search Images - by: JamesMercurio
Hi, I managed to find the name and record of a service member and it says that an image of his attestation form is available to view on this site. Where do I find this image?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Jonas Birtwistle Hall. Imperial Yeomanry - by: mitch38
Good afternoon all, I have come to a dead end with my research concerning 27298 Pte Jonas Birtwistle Hall of the Imperial Yeomanry. He died on the 10th March 1902 from fever at Elandsfontein. His service records are under WO128/91 at the archive and his medal roll is uner WO/100 &125. I would appreciate any help that anyone could give to me about this man. I am particularly keen to obtain details of where he is interred in South Africa. Thank you in anticipation. Joseph.
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