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October 3rd - by: djb

October 14, 2016, 8:19 am
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1899 - From the diary of Trooper A J Crosby, Natal Carbineers

Arrived at Coventry’s 1.30 a.m. After a meal and feeding horses, bivouacked for four hours. In the saddle again at 6, riding on to Sand Spruit 9 miles and here we breakfasted. After scouting for about 5 hours amongst the hills, we off-saddled in a gorge. Was detailed on Cossack post overlooking camp for the night.
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October 4th - by: djb

October 14, 2016, 8:21 am
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1899 - From the diary of Trooper A J Crosby, Natal Carbineers

Active Service in earnest, on outpost duty the whole day. Boer with 6 head of cattle was taken and sent over to the Magistrate, Lower Tugela. Natal Scouts rode in from the Drakensberg reporting about 100 Boers were at Bezuidenhout’s Pass. Shifted camp about 2 miles, taking a circuitous route which took some two hours. Camped at Sand’s Spruit below Leibrandt’s. Out the whole night on outpost duty. Feeling very feverish.
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October 5th - by: djb

October 14, 2016, 8:22 am
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1899 - From the diary of Trooper A J Crosby, Natal Carbineers

Outpost duty on kopje above Leibrandt’s all day. Severe attack of colic. Returned to camp at sundown, remaining until dark when we shifted to Horten’s farm, a mile distant, taking cover in paddock under trees. Got a little rest during the night tho’ on horse guard. We are the first to get near the border, and having no support makes the work very heavy.
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October 6th - by: djb

October 14, 2016, 8:27 am
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1899 - From the diary of Trooper A J Crosby, Natal Carbineers

One of our scouts rode in about noon reporting 50 armed Boers were approaching. We were immediately called to arms, taking cover behind paddock wall, maxim gun in centre. The men proved to be 22 Natal Police on patrol. Feeling very unwell but had to go on guard during the night which was cold.
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October 7th - by: djb

October 14, 2016, 8:31 am
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1899 - From the diary of Trooper A J Crosby, Natal Carbineers

Had my boots off for the first time since leaving Maritzburg but without kit could not get a change. Managed to get a bathe in Horten’s dam - a great luxury. Horse guard again. Feeling better. Weather fine with hot winds. Cold at night which we feel having no tents. Rations very poor consisting of bully beef, hard biscuits, tea and coffee minus sugar. Major Taunton said we might get anything we could at the farmhouses and he would refund outlay, but with the exception of an occasional loaf of bread and rusks, there was nothing to be got and the little was lost amongst the crowd. The only vegetable so far served is compressed, not at all palatable. Lived on rice water the last two days, suffering with dysentery. On piquet duty.
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October 8th - by: djb

October 14, 2016, 8:33 am
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1899 - From the diary of Trooper A J Crosby, Natal Carbineers

Visited by Dr. Hyslop (Surgeon Major of the regiment) who ordered me on sick list.
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October 9th - by: djb

October 14, 2016, 8:36 am
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1899 - From the diary of Trooper A J Crosby, Natal Carbineers

Left Horten’s at 9 o’clock with waggon for Coventry’s. Arrived 12.30 staying the whole day here. I was able to get milk and eggs. Joined later by Sheney with bad attack of dysentery.

1900 - De Wet driven across the Vaal
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October 10th - by: djb

October 14, 2016, 8:37 am
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1899 - From the diary of Trooper A J Crosby, Natal Carbineers

Feeling much better. Sheney passed a bad night.
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The St. Helena Guardian, April 19, 1900 and P.O.W.'s - by: QSAMIKE

October 14, 2016, 8:43 am
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Good Morning Everyone.....

Just a couple of papers from my collection for your viewing.....

Mike










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The St. Helena Guardian, April 26th, 1900 and P.O.W.'s - by: QSAMIKE

October 14, 2016, 9:16 am
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Here is the second edition that I have which describes the arrival of more POW's and deaths of a couple......

It seems that this paper is printed every seven days, or weekly, I am surprised that they have survived as they are printed on tissue paper and I would have expected that they would have ended up in some sump, I am sure that you know what I mean..... LOL

Taken with a different camera to see which will copy the print best.....

Mike











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Loch's Horse - by: Rory

October 14, 2016, 1:18 pm
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Thorneycroft's M.I. - by: Rory

October 14, 2016, 1:22 pm
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Ceylon Mounted Infantry - by: Rory

October 14, 2016, 1:25 pm
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Researching my genaeology - by: rdenton

October 14, 2016, 2:26 pm
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I was surprised to find my grandfather was born at Tempe Barracks in 1910. Given that he was British, would his father have been on active duty? His mum & siblings were listed on the 1911 census but no mention of his father. Any advice gratefully received.
Rolf
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Bullard's book 'Famous war correspondents' added - by: djb

October 15, 2016, 2:11 am
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Lieutenant R B Wilson, 3rd Imperial Yeomanry - by: Brett Hendey

October 15, 2016, 2:55 am
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I have been given a wonderful book dealing with the Rustenberg Commando, about which I will post details on a later occasion. The book is a mine of useful information about Rustenberg and its Commando in both the 1st and 2nd Boer Wars. What I have found most interesting are the snippets on information that are omitted from most history books. The footnote below refers to an IY casualty who is commemorated in York Minster, and is (or was) buried in a cemetery in Rustenberg. I wondered if Berenice has a photo of the memorial and Elmarie has a photo of the grave?

Brett


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A Ceylon Volunteer in the Boer War - A.C.T. Meyer - by: Rory

October 15, 2016, 9:05 am
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Adolph Carl Theobald Meyer

Private, Ceylon Voluntary Service Company, Gloucester Regiment.

- Queens South Africa Medal with clasps Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 and Transvaal to 7542 Pte. A.C. Meyer, Ceylon V. Coy. Glouc. R.

Adolph Meyer was born in Dikoya in the heart of the tea growing region of Ceylon on 17 October 1876 the son of Carl Theobald Meyer. Adolph was never to know his father as this worthy passed away in the year of his birth on 2 May 1877 at the rather young age of 42.

Most inhabitants of Ceylon of European extraction (Meyer was either of Dutch or German origin) were employed on the Tea Plantations or in the Civil Service. Meyer’s family were Planters and it was in his father’s footsteps that he followed. The humdrum of a colonial existence in the tropics was far removed from the hustle and bustle of life in Europe and a young Meyer must have experienced life very differently to his European compatriots.

This was all about to change when the call came for additional men from the Colonies to assist with the British war effort in South Africa. The Empire had been battling against two recalcitrant Boer Republics since October 1899 and, although the first phase of the war was over with the surrender of the two Boer capitals of Bloemfontein and Pretoria, the second or Guerrilla phase showed little sign of ending in the near future.

Meyer was 25 years and 5 months old and working at Waharaka Estate in Kegalle, Ceylon (a large 1000 acre rubber plantation) as a Planter when he completed the Short Service Application Form at Colombo on 19 April 1902. These Attestation papers were quite specific in that they stated service “For a term of one year of which no more than 9 months will be spent in South Africa. In the event of the war being over in less than 1 year you will have the option of being discharged at once or completing the 1 year service”

Confirming that he was a member of the Ceylon Planter’s Rifle Corps (Militia) he was 5 feet 9 ½ inches in height with a pale complexion (odd for one who spent his life outdoors in the heat) blue eyes and light brown hair. He had a scar over the inner side of his left thumb and was a member of the Church of England.

Having been passed as Fit for the army Meyer was assigned the rank of private and no. 7542. He was part of the Second Contingent, 98 men strong, who sailed on 22 April 1902 by the P. & O. “Syria,” for South Africa and who returned on the 15th July 1902. According to the “Times of Ceylon”, 8th May 1902, page 5 –

“The Second Ceylon Contingent; Safe Arrival at Durban and a Speedy Start for Bloemfontein; telegram from Captain Stewart – We learn from His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor that the Contingent arrived safely at Durban, on the 5th instant, and proceeded to join the Gloucestershire Regiment at Bloemfontein on the night of the 6th instant.”

The same publication on page 5 of the 21 April 1902 edition stated that,

“Below is a list of names (Meyer’s name is among them) of the 2nd Ceylon Contingent, numbering in all 98. It will be noticed that the list includes several well-known planters, besides the Indian men. Where possible we give the address of each man.”

Meyer’s war wasn’t a long one – brought in a month or two before the cessation of hostilities he managed to see some mopping up action during the final “drives” before the Peace of Vereeniging ended it all on 31 May 1902. Having taken his discharge on 25 June 1902 at Pretoria he was one of several men of his regiment that elected to stay behind in South Africa. The very same day he enrolled with the South African Constabulary for service and was assigned no. E3992 and the rank of 3rd Class Trooper. Stationed at Sydenham just south of Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State he set about his new duties.

The first communication of any kind making reference to Meyer came on 8 July 1902 when the Sydenham Camp O.C. wrote to the Staff Adjutant as follows,

“Reference attached. I have seen Trooper Meyer and he informs me that the 3 men of the Ceylon Contingent posted to 11 Troop are not his particular friends. Trooper White who is posted to Depot Troop, is one of the friends Trooper Meyer had in Ceylon and since coming to Depot Troop, he has found an old acquaintance of his people and consequently a warm friendship has been struck up between them.

Since O.C. 11 Troop has no objections presumably by his memo and I have no objection I think that with your sanction he could be transferred to Depot Troop. I can give O.C. 11 Troop a man in exchange viz. No. 3953 Trooper Buchanan who is a good man and used to be employed in my Orderly Room.” This transfer was effected without problems on 1 August 1902.

On 1 December 1903 he was promoted to Corporal.

Meyer next approached his superiors with a query regarding the medal and clasps he was entitled to. A memo from Bloemfontein on 31 December 1903 asked, “Please say how you are able to certify that this man is entitled to any clasp for War Service? As he did not join this corps until 24.6.02 – after the termination of hostilities.”

The reply came the same day – “I do not certify that Tpr. Meyer is entitled to any clasp – I certify that his statement with reference to his landing in Durban and joining Gloucester Regiment on May 8th is correct. As he came by rail to Bloemfontein I presume he is entitled to the clasp he applies for?”

The problem of the medal and clasps just wouldn’t go away and on 17 March 1904 Headquarters in Pretoria stepped in stating that “I have the honour to inform you that the medal has already been sent to him.”

On 1 November 1904 Meyer was transferred to the other side of the Orange Free State – to Ladybrand and it was here that he was treated for Rheumatism and Influenza at varying times. On 9 July 1905 he applied to be re-engaged for a further two years – a request which was acceded to.

On 6 December 1906 a Board was convened at Ladybrand for the purpose of enquiring into the circumstances as to how No. E 3992 A.C.T. Meyer sustained his injury. The 1st evidence led was by Meyer himself who stated that “Whilst proceeding in the Ambulance Cart to the Musketry Range for revolver practice on the 5th instant I got accidentally hit across the yes with the whip.”

The 2nd evidence came from No. 748 Constable W. Gull who stated, “When driving out to revolver practice in the Ambulance Cart on the 5th instant and in whipping up the mules the lash caught Cpl. Meyer across the eyes.”

Meyer didn’t seem to have been the worse for wear and the incident ended there. On 31 December 1906 he requested a further extension of service for 1 year and, by way of recommendation, his Officer Commanding wrote that “This N.C.O. has been thoroughly satisfactory during the two years he has served in my office.” Once again the request was acceded to but this time with the caveat that “he be re-engaged at reduced pay”.

On 18 September 1907 – after 5 years’ service – Meyer took his discharge from the S.A.C. returning to his native Ceylon where he took up employment at Lynford, a relatively small tea estate of about 255 acres in the settlement where he was born. Meyer made regular appearances in the Ceylon Directory after that but disappeared in the early 1920’s. An explanation for that can be found in the Australian Probate Records where it is stated that,

“Adolph Carl Theobald Meyer late of Cremorne, Planter, died intestate at Sydney on 2 November 1923. Estate sworn at £113.

It would seem that Meyer died as he had lived – alone.










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Death certificate - by: 2li0

October 16, 2016, 2:07 am
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Hi All
I am researching soldiers of my Regiment who died of disease in South Africa 1899-1902, where death certificates issued and if so where would these be found to purchess
cheers Phil
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Six bar QSA wanted - by: 2li0

October 16, 2016, 2:11 am
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Hello I am looking for a six bar QSA to a member of the Shropshire L.I., any one have one for sale
cheers PHIL
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October 16, 2016, 6:46 pm
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