Private 4241 William McDonald enlisted in the 12th Lancers in 1897, before transferring to the 9th Lancers in 1898. Born in Aberfeldy, Perthshire. He served in the South African War receiving the Queen's Medal with clasps "Belmont" "Modder River" the "Relief of Kimberley" and Paaderberg".
I am trying to find out exactly where he was killed in action, and where he is buried.
The Military History of Perthshire book says he was killed at Roodepoort, near Thabanchu, on the 24th of April, 1900.
There seem to be three entries on the page linked to, with conflicting information www.angloboerwar.com/unit-information/im...queens-royal-lancers
MacDonald W 4241 Private Demise: Killed in action 24 Apr 1900 Place: Dewetsdorp Near Rooikop Source: In Memoriam by S Watt
McDonald W 4241 Private QSA (4). Killed in Action, Grootfontein, 24 Apr 00. Source: QSA medal rolls
McDonald W 4241 Private Killed in action. Grootfontein, 24 April 1900 Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll
There are over 500 miles between Grootfontein and Dewetsdorp Near Rooikop.
Where was Pte McDonald killed, and where is he buried.
Regards Mike
I am trying to find out exactly where he was killed in action, and where he is buried.
The Military History of Perthshire book says he was killed at Roodepoort, near Thabanchu, on the 24th of April, 1900.
There seem to be three entries on the page linked to, with conflicting information www.angloboerwar.com/unit-information/im...queens-royal-lancers
MacDonald W 4241 Private Demise: Killed in action 24 Apr 1900 Place: Dewetsdorp Near Rooikop Source: In Memoriam by S Watt
McDonald W 4241 Private QSA (4). Killed in Action, Grootfontein, 24 Apr 00. Source: QSA medal rolls
McDonald W 4241 Private Killed in action. Grootfontein, 24 April 1900 Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll
There are over 500 miles between Grootfontein and Dewetsdorp Near Rooikop.
Where was Pte McDonald killed, and where is he buried.
Regards Mike