4665 Cpl. F.FAULKNER Boar War Medal - by: a.pope2@btinternet.com
I have recently found the above medal with 5 clasps in the original box. The records show KIA at Vryheid near Waterval 10/06/1901. Is there any possibility that I could find his next of kin / living...
View ArticleOdd Ball Trades - by: QSAMIKE
I remember on this forum or was it on BMF that there was a thread on "Odd Ball Jobs / Trades on enlistment documents but I cannot remember where..... Any help?????? Mike
View ArticleDid this man go to South Africa in 1900? - by: bondgt
I am hoping that someone here may be able to help with a little mystery within my family. My Great Grandfather was born in 1879 and died in 1948. I am in possession of a diary and letters written by...
View ArticleSerjt C. S. Wheeler 3911 2nd Dragoon Guards - by: JethroTull
Hello all, Hope this is ok to share, please remove if not. Just wanted to share the latest medal I am the custodian of. Charles Sylvanus Wheeler was born on 27th November 1873 in Barnes, Surrey, to...
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Slight Under Statement........ - by: QSAMIKE
Good Morning Everyone....... Just received these, and the sellers description was that they were slightly tarnished....... Was a little surprised as to slightly....... The nice thing is the first on...
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Interesting Item......... - by: QSAMIKE
Good Afternoon Everyone...... Found this on ebay and though it is very interesting it is a shame....... www.ebay.com/itm/BOER-WAR-TRENCH-ART-QUE...2:g:sA0AAOSwWxNYuaQY Mike
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Battle of Bakenkop/Leeuwkop Orange Free State; 3 July 1900 - by: FSburgher
Hello Forum members I intend attending the memorial unveiling of the ABW memorial at Leeuwkop near Reitz on 13 March. There is much written of the Aussies and the IY in this fight, but I'm interested...
View ArticleWhere was JH Newton of Damant's Horse transferred to? - by: rdarby
I have found the QSA roll entry for JH Newton of Damants Horse/Corp of Guides/Rimmingtons Scouts. He has his battle clasps confirmed. But in the remarks column, where it often indicates other units...
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Loch's Or Loxton's Horse? - by: RoyS
Hi Gent,s So here is my latest addition. I'm not 100 per cent sure on its identification, so any thoughts as always would be greatly appreciated. I have discounted Lumsden's Horse as the design is...
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The Devils Own at Talana - by: Frank Kelley
Gentleman, Some five days ago, in this section, Meurig posted a particularly pleasing and most unusual group, the recipient, a certain Mr Thomas Bracken, had been captured at the Battle of Dundee. I...
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Location Please of Observation Balloon Photo - by: Baden Powell
Help me locate where this photo was taken. My son found this and brought it to me to identify. A foggy morning near the "GRAND HOTEL". You can see the various soldiers in ABW kit about and the...
View ArticleRosette ? - by: RoyS
Gentlemen, This may be a dumb question but as I have never been able to get any definitive answer from any source I thought I would pose it here. Although I do understand there just may be no answer!...
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PoWLH uniform - by: NZMR
Hi, Attached is a photo of New Zealander whom I believe to be Mark Eglington Broadhurst, 34545 Trooper, Prince of Wales Light Horse. I am not familiar with their uniform so was wondering if someone...
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Harry Elford of the P.A.G. Mounted Infantry & 2nd S.A.R. - by: Rory
Harry Elford Private, Prince Alfred’s Town Guard – Anglo Boer War Private, Cape Town Highlanders (German South West Africa) and Rifleman, 2nd S.A. Rifles (German East Africa – WWI) - Queens South...
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Sergeant Frank Markland, XII Lancers - by: BereniceUK
At St. James's Church, Leyland, Lancashire.
View ArticleAbout me. - by: Flowers_inmay
My name is Susan. I am trying to find out where my Great Grand mother's brother is buried in South Africa. His name was Joseph Robertson he died Harris smith South Africa. He was with the 2nd Batt...
View Article1st Batt. Royal Scots - by: ianbrentnall
A friend on mine's Great Grandfather served in the Boer War Pte F. Bramhill (4742). In the archives WO 100/166 he is entitled to a QSA having arrived from India on 1st Feb 1902. On the KSA archive...
View ArticleWANTED - by: 2li0
I know it's a big ask but as any one got the wanted medals below to help me reunite with medals I have already got or if anyone knows of their existence Any help will be greatly appreciated Philip...
View ArticleHow many troops of each country in the war? - by: rdarby
Does anyone have accurate numbers of troops, specifically those that would have got a QSA, per country? Specifically Britain versus South African units combined? I am preparing a presentation on the...
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Sgt. Senior of the King Williams Town Town Guard - by: Rory
Henry Stanham Senior Sergeant, No. IV Company, King William’s Town Guard – Anglo Boer War - Queens South Africa Medal to 59 Serjt. H.S. Senior, K.W.T.T.G. Harry Senior was born in St. George,...
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