Hi,
I'm researching my great great grandfather, who died during the Boer War in February 1900.
I believe he died at Ladysmith - and cause of death has been given as disease.
His name was Henry Stewart - 2723 - and he was a staff sergeant farrier in the 5th Lancers.
I've previously found his name on medal rolls and on a plaque in Dublin.
Now, I'm looking for his service record which I believe may not exist.
So I was wondering what exactly is recorded on the death records from the Boer War.
Would it give any details about age at death? Or place of birth?
Currently I don't know where or exactly when Henry was born or even when he joined the army. Although it has been suggested that his number was recruited in 1884/1885.
Were detailed death records kept?
Thank you
Emma
I'm researching my great great grandfather, who died during the Boer War in February 1900.
I believe he died at Ladysmith - and cause of death has been given as disease.
His name was Henry Stewart - 2723 - and he was a staff sergeant farrier in the 5th Lancers.
I've previously found his name on medal rolls and on a plaque in Dublin.
Now, I'm looking for his service record which I believe may not exist.
So I was wondering what exactly is recorded on the death records from the Boer War.
Would it give any details about age at death? Or place of birth?
Currently I don't know where or exactly when Henry was born or even when he joined the army. Although it has been suggested that his number was recruited in 1884/1885.
Were detailed death records kept?
Thank you
Emma