Hi, My Grandad as a young lad fought in the Boer War, was captured and carted off to St Helena. I reckon he was sixteen / seventeen years of age at the time. I am looking for info on time he spent on St Helena. Apparently the wife of the British Army Officer gave my Grandfather a document declaring him a "member of the British Empire", or something to that effect. This document along with a picture of him and fellow young mates standing round a man-made wooden wheelbarrow is in my son's possession.
Recently, at auction in Jo'burg, was sold a trick-opening, wooden heart-shaped box inscribed with my Grandfather's name. This box along with a bone ring and necklace was apparently given to his sister (inscribed on the box as well).
I would be delighted if fellow forum members could throw more light on the above.
Recently, at auction in Jo'burg, was sold a trick-opening, wooden heart-shaped box inscribed with my Grandfather's name. This box along with a bone ring and necklace was apparently given to his sister (inscribed on the box as well).
I would be delighted if fellow forum members could throw more light on the above.