I wondered if anyone could help me with any information about William Henry Walmisley's role in the siege of Mafeking in particular or more generally whether there are any books/diaries of individuals who served in the Railway Division of the Mafeking Town Guard that might shed light on that unit's role?
I understand William Henry Walmisley served as Lieutenant and Adjutant of tthe Railway Division of the Mafeking Town Guard and from a search of this website it seems on at least one occasion he commanded the armoured train in May 1900 - this is from the siege newspaper available on this website - which led me to wonder whether anyone has more information. I see there is a work by Colin Walker (the siege register?) which may contain further information but from a google it doesn't appear widely available.
Thanks for any help.
Kind regards
I understand William Henry Walmisley served as Lieutenant and Adjutant of tthe Railway Division of the Mafeking Town Guard and from a search of this website it seems on at least one occasion he commanded the armoured train in May 1900 - this is from the siege newspaper available on this website - which led me to wonder whether anyone has more information. I see there is a work by Colin Walker (the siege register?) which may contain further information but from a google it doesn't appear widely available.
Thanks for any help.
Kind regards