Wimborne Minster, Dorset - by: towncrier
Hello all. My interest is researching the histories of people from Wimborne who might have served in the SA wars as part of a project I am doing regarding the "Heroes of Wimborne and Eat Dorset". Any...
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The King's School, Worcester - by: BereniceUK
Although it's not clear in the first photograph, the name of Lieutenant C.R. Davies has been added as the fourth name from the top. An addition to the board had to be made at the bottom to add a...
View Articlemedals - by: 8thhussars
Hello Looking for medal entitlement to the following man please? Gent Casualty Type: Wounded Casualty Date: 7 Jun 1900 Casualty Place: Roodeval Rank: Private Force: South Africa Field Force Regiment:...
View ArticleDiaries and letters - by: fitz_merc
I am researching Gerald Ernest Lea, 1st Worcesters who was an Adjutant and served 3 years. I had come across the diary of Private Thomas Beard of the same Regiment so I have been delighted to find the...
View ArticleThe Great Karoo by Fred Stenson....... - by: QSAMIKE
Good Morning Everyone..... I was talking to someone in the know last night and have been told that there is a possibility that the above named book may be made into a movie..... I have mentioned it in...
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4010 DR: R. Elley Glouc Regt. PoW Farquhar's Farm 30.10.1899 - by: azyeoman
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps: Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal named to: 4010 DR: R. ELLEY GLOUC: REGT. Drummer R. Elley was taken PRISONER OF WAR, FARQUHAR'S FARM 30.10.1899 & later...
View ArticleResearch re: Morant, Handcock & Witton - by: Robert1902
Hi All, Recently, a friend and I engaged in conversation about the Trial and execution of Morant and Handcock. We also discussed the 1979 film and the many books, articles and websites we've read over...
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Borough of Stafford Tribute Medal - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW QSA (3) Tr 01 20 (7120 Serjt., N. Staff. Regt.) Volunteer Force Long Service, EdVII (1361 Sjt., 2nd V.B. N. Staff. Regt.) Borough of Stafford Tribute Medal 1901, obverse, a...
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DCMs for the Boer War - by: djb
There were no less that 7 Boer War DCM in the February DNW auction. All pictures courtesy of DNW A Boer War DCM pair awarded to Company Serjeant-Major F. E. Greene, Royal Garrison Artillery DCM VR...
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A Border Mounted Rifles Markman's Badge - by: Brett Hendey
After suffering a medal drought since August 2015, I have acquired two medal groups that relate to my current fixation with the settlers of southern Natal and their local regiment, the Border Mounted...
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A "local" S.A.C. man - Claude Sigmund Haagner. - by: Rory
Claude Sigmund Haagner 1st Class Trooper, South African Constabulary, - Anglo Boer War - Queens South Africa Medal with clasps Transvaal and South Africa 1901 & 1902 to 38 Tpr. C.S. Haagner, S.A.C....
View Article7 May 1900 HMS Powerful Lloyds Silver Tobacco Snuff Box - by:...
If anybody is interested I have recently found a Tobacco presentation box from the Lloyds dinner for HMS Powerful which I have listed on ebay on an auction item number 391400703858
View ArticleStewart, William, Sergeant Damant's Horse - by: AlannaGrace
William Stewart from Lossiemouth, Drainie, Elgin, Scotland enlisted with Rimington's Guides in 1899. He was discharged in January 1901 and joined Damant's Horse as a Sergeant) in April 1901, being...
View ArticleWhereabouts of soldiers in Africa after Boer War - by: AlannaGrace
An ancestor, William Stewart, was a Sergeant in Damant Horse during the Boer War. He was previously in Rimington's Guides from the end of 1899. I am aware of the medals and bars he was entitled to. His...
View Articlere service record - by: ianhalsey
hi im hoping the george halsey ..orderly ihc wo127 is the same george as my great grandad born in bucks but moved to sheffield then salford...where would i find this info and where would i get his...
View ArticleTrooper Ronald McInnes 288 B.V.C Nook, TAS - by: Robert1902
Hi All, Transcribed below is a published letter written by Trooper Ronald McInnes from the Bushveldt Carbinners. I have tried to reconstruct the article as printed with one additional correction for...
View ArticleTrooper Tom Hayward article re: Lieut. Peter Joseph Handcock, B.V.C. - by:...
Hi All, With this article, I altered the format to save space. I have been unable to confirm any particulars regarding Mr. Hayward. If anyone has that information, I would appreciate a copy. Best...
View ArticleLord Roberts Monument, Glasgow - by: BereniceUK
www.victorianweb.org/sculpture/bates/20.html "This statue stands in a prominent position in Kelvingrove Park looking over to Glasgow University. This very fine bronze monument shows Lord Roberts...
View ArticleALFRED WILLIAM KING - by: 8thhussars
Hello, I am looking for information on Alfred William King Somerset light infantry if anyone can help please? Regards David
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