Clik here to view.
QSA with the British South Africa Company Medal - by: djb
Three: Captain A. V. Gosling, The Rifle Brigade, late Major in the British South Africa Police, and Captain of “G” Troop, Bechuanaland Border Police, on the ill-fated Jameson Raid, for which he...
View ArticleRoll for the Union of South Africa 1910 medal added - by: djb
The 580 recipients of this medal have been added. angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/non-b...f-south-africa-medal
View ArticleClik here to view.
Scottish National Red Cross Hospital - by: dunnboer
I would be interested to know whether anyone can throw any light on this tribute medal which is not illustrated in Hibbard although he does have a different medal to this hospital (J7). This example is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Medals to Roberts' Horse - by: djb
The QSA to Lt Hon Algernon Littleton Picture courtesy of DNW QSA (6) RoK Paar Drie Joh Witt 01 (Lieut: Hon: A. Littleton. Roberts Horse.) in fitted leather Carrington & Co. case, with the initials...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Men of the Birkenhead - by: djb
The Birkenhead was a steam frigate launched 30 December 1845. She was wrecked while transporting troops to Algoa Bay on 26 Feb 1852. Due to a lack of lifeboats, only 193 of the estimated 643 people on...
View ArticleWarwick's Scouts & Cape Colony Cycle Corps - Lt. Gates - by: Rory
I have acquired a QSA (C.C.& SA 1901) to a Lieutenant C.A. Gates who was the Paymaster with the the above outfit. From the rolls I note that his had prior service with Warwick's Scouts (no. 39) and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Who is responsible for headstones/memorials in military cemeteries? - by:...
In 'public' cemeteries, churchyards and graveyards, a headstone is generally paid for by the deceased's family, occasionally by public subscription. When repairs are needed, the family has to be...
View ArticleAN OFFICER OF THE S.A.M.I.F. - A QUESTION - by: QSAMIKE
Good Evening Everyone..... I a looking for information on the following officer that served in the SOUTH AFRICA MOUNTED IRREGULAR FORCES..... Here is his listing in FMP, there is no listing here in the...
View ArticleA. Brodie, Scots Guards 1900 - by: Will M
I just received an old book entitled "The Natal Campaign" which is detailed in the events. I have the book because it mentions Major Miller-Wallnutt Gordon Highlanders page 394/395 at Wagon Hill. I...
View ArticleVolunteers from Australia - by: annhb
My grandfather John Jurcich signed up to fight with the British against the Boers when he was working in Australia. He arrived here from Australia but was not allowed to fight as he was born in...
View ArticleKSA medal found - by: Imperial1!!
Found a KSA medal with 4990 Pte Curtis K.R.R.C. could not locate his name. Can anyone please help ? Regards Imperial 1
View ArticleClik here to view.
Medals to the Army Pay Department - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW QSA (3) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Lt. Col. J. C. S. Irving. A.P.D.); KSA (2) (Lt. Col. J. C. S. Irving. A.P.D.)
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hand writing help please! - by: Rory
Please could someone assist with interpreting the attached - I get the "Retired"and "Officer" but it's the word in the middle that "has me" Regards Rory
View ArticleClik here to view.
NAMAQUALAND TOWN GUARD AND OoKIEP MEDAL - by: QSAMIKE
The following is for sale at the Truro Auction Center on November 15th...… 241 Pte J Parnell Namaqualand Town Guard and a Cape Copper Company Bronze medal for the Defence of Ookiep named to J Parnell...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Essex Regiment - by: BereniceUK
In Bell Meadow Park, Chelmsford. TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND MEN OF THE ESSEX REGIMENT, WHO WERE KILLED IN ACTION, DIED OF WOUNDS...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Medals to the 10th Hussars - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW QSA (2) Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg (3513 Cpl. W. Burdett, 10th Hussars); 1914 Star, with contemporary slide clasp (3513 Sq. Q.M. Sjt. W. Burdett. 10/Hrs.); British War and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Meet Mr Rew of Robert's Horse - by: Rory
I consider myself very fortunate to have become the custodian of the medal to John Rew of Robert's Horse. Rew was one of only 3 civilians employed in the regiment, who were, according to the medal...
View ArticleVan Der Merwe, Carol Izak. Korporal - by: djb
Served: Lichtenburg. Received the Wound Ribbon (Lint voor Verwonding).
View ArticleHorn, Johannes Willem. Asst Veldkornet - by: djb
Served: Boksburg. Awarded the DTD (Dekoratie voor Trouwe Dienst).
View ArticleServer migration underway - by: djb
The host for ABW is moving the site to a new server with a new IP address. As part of this process, I have noticed that many emails from the site have been returned to me (because the destination mail...
View Article