As we all know the hobby of medal collecting is the gift that keeps on giving.
In my research into Major JG Maynard of the B.M.I whose pair I won at a recent auction, I have discovered that this poor unfortunate lost both his sons in the Imperial cause. Claude St John Maynard perished from enteric at Ladysmith on 3.3. 1900 whilst serving with the Natal Police and Herbert St John Maynard expired at Springfontein (the medal roll says Bloemfontein) on 12.6.1900 whilst serving with the 48th Coy. Imperial Yeomanry.
I know the circumstances surrounding the Ladysmith death but can anyone enlighten me as to what happened at Springfontein on 12 June 1900?
This poor man (Major Maynard) was 60 at the time and must have borne his loss bravely.
Regards
Rory
In my research into Major JG Maynard of the B.M.I whose pair I won at a recent auction, I have discovered that this poor unfortunate lost both his sons in the Imperial cause. Claude St John Maynard perished from enteric at Ladysmith on 3.3. 1900 whilst serving with the Natal Police and Herbert St John Maynard expired at Springfontein (the medal roll says Bloemfontein) on 12.6.1900 whilst serving with the 48th Coy. Imperial Yeomanry.
I know the circumstances surrounding the Ladysmith death but can anyone enlighten me as to what happened at Springfontein on 12 June 1900?
This poor man (Major Maynard) was 60 at the time and must have borne his loss bravely.
Regards
Rory