Troopr C.E.Hamilton D Troop BFF - by: Georgegt351
A friend of mine recently bought this medal from a reputable UK dealer, Rhodesia reverse and Mashonoland Clasp, In a rash moment I would see what I could find out about him as I have a few more things...
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Johannes Frederick Wessels - a Kruger Bodyguard and Portuguese P.O.W. - by: Rory
Johannes Frederick Wessels Burgher, Johannesburg Politie and President Kruger’s Bodyguard – Anglo Boer War - Anglo Boer War Medal to Burger J.F. Wessels Johan Wessels was born in the Orange Free State...
View ArticleResearching my GreatGrandfather E A Jennings - by: Nmoody
Hello I am new to this site. I have been researching my family tree for a long time now. I used to see my Greatgrandfathers medals in a draw when i stayed with my nan and gramps when i was younger. I...
View ArticleTracing ancestor from the Boer War - by: Nmoody
Hello again, Where is the best place to find out what medals a family member recieved? Using this site, i believe I may have found my greatgrandfather E A Jennngs No 3869 13th Hussars Just need to know...
View ArticleAttestation papers - how to find? - by: jan808
Really learning a great deal of fascinating information from this forum, and I am deeply impressed with the friendly and helpful contributions people make. So with apologies in advance if this is a...
View ArticlePhotos of Scottish Horse men - by: Rory
I seem to recall a site (could be one here) where a series of photos of Scottish Horse troopers and men were made available. Can anyone recall this or point me in the right direction? Looking...
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Major Charles Hubert Blount - 20th Battery Royal Field Artillery - by: Elmarie
Major Charles Hubert Blount, 20th Battery Royal Field Artillery, died from dysentery, at Wynberg on 23rd February 1900. He was born in July 1855, educated at Uppingham from 1868-71, entered the Royal...
View ArticleMystery carving 1901-02 Ship related - by: JCBF2020
Hello, I am new to the site, my name is Jeannie. I am a part-volunteer and part researcher at my local museum (McManus, in Dundee). Although the current museum protocols are to accurately record new...
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The Times of London 1900 SA Map.... - by: QSAMIKE
Just to bring this to every ones attention if they are interested...… Mike Rare 1900 War map of South Africa (Boer War) published by the Times (London) Buy It Now
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LEST we forget - by: absentminded beggar
ANOTHER HORSE, FIERY RED, WENT OUT, AND IT WAS GRANTED TO THE ONE WHO SAT ON IT TO TAKE PEACE FROM THE EARTH, AND THAT PEOPLE SHOULD KILL ONE ANOTHER, AND THERE WAS GIVEN TO HIM A GREAT SWORD. REV 6:4
View ArticleIndex to ABW gravestones [work in progress] - by: BereniceUK
Is this the sort of index you'd all like for this section? All comments welcome. I've only done the fifteen most recent pages, so there are more names still to be added. I've also included memorials to...
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Medals to the Sussex Regiment - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW IGS 1895 (2) Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (3942 Pte. E. Baxter 2d. Bn. Ryl. Suss. Regt.); QSA (3) Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (3942 Pte. E....
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JMR pass? - by: djb
Attached to some of the JMR attestation papers are these paper passes which measure about 12cm across. The ones I saw were in good condition so perhaps they were not widely used. Perhaps they were...
View ArticleMitchell of the Cape Town Highlanders with the Silver O'Okiep - by: rdarby
I was lucky to win the group to William Mitchell with the silver O'Okiep at the recent City Coins auction. I am now piecing together his story and wanted to share what I had so far, and ask for help if...
View ArticleDriscoll's Scouts - by: zimscout
In the year 2000 I had to leave Zimbabwe in a hurry with very little money. I had a small medal collection of some 40 medals to the Unit the Driscoll Scouts, this I regrettably had to sell. I am now in...
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Dumbarton - by: BereniceUK
In the grounds of the Municipal Buildings, Dumbarton. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/fo...ale-boer-war-9234727 Not all the men were from the town of Dumbarton; D.W. Moore lived at Jamestown,...
View ArticleSergeant Major McCann, Army Service Corps - died August 1904 - by: BereniceUK
MILITARY FUNERAL FROM EDINBURGH CASTLE. The funeral took place this afternoon from the hospital, Edinburgh Castle, of the late Sergeant-Major M'Cann, of the transport branch of the Army Service Corps....
View ArticlePte John Henry Hooper 3752 2nd Coldstream Guards - by: JethroTull
Hello all, I am looking into the details and history of the above mentioned chap. I have found copies of his records showing he was assigned to the 2nd battalion on 16th Jan 1902 until 3rd Sep 1902...
View ArticleBiographical details of 2 Boer Officers? - by: Rob D
Dear Forummers, I would be extremely grateful if anyone has any biographical details on these two Boer officers: "Red" Daniel Opperman - Pretoria Cdo Nicolaas "Mordecai" Mentz, Heilbron Cdo My email...
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