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1. RE: [BOER-WAR] What's the history? [1]
If I could add to Dick Flory's excellant comments, there are a number of good books currently available at reasonable prices that provide a very good background on this conflict. They include the recently published "Fuelling the Empire, South Africa's Gold and the Road to War" by John Stephens, Thomas Pakenham's standard general history "The Boer War" and "The Origins of the South African War; Joseph Chamberlain and the Diplomacy of Imperialism, 1895-1899" by Andrew Porter. Another interesting book on the B
2. Re: [BOER-WAR] What's the history? [1]
To Paul and All: That is excellant advice. I have used the Advanced Book Exchange for slightly less than three years now and have bought hundreds of books through them. Sometimes I just browse through their search engine, just to see what is being offered in my area of interests and rarely go empty handed. On the average I buy about 100 to 150 books a year, either directly through their service with the independent book dealers or indirectly throught the dealers themselves after using their search engine
3. [BOER-WAR] R.Whelan 4th Liverpool Reg [0.986022]
Hello David, Thank you for the info, I will try another reseacher. Terry
4. Re: [BOER-WAR] R.Whelan. 4th Liverpool Reg. [0.986022]
Hello Terry, Basically your researcher didn't know what she was doing. She looked in the WO 97 series but this is for regular soldiers. Papers for Militia soldiers, which have survived pretty well complete, are in series WO 96. Another search by a competent researcher should give you the desired result. Regards, David ----- Original Message ----- From: Terence Whelan To: Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 6:18 PM Subject: [BOER-WAR] R.Whelan. 4th Liverp
5. RE: [BOER-WAR] Boer War: GB Medals - Follow-Up Questions [0.986022]
There is a small rose embem that was used to designate the clasp to the 1914 Star when only the service ribbon was worn. Great War medal index cards indicate the award of clasps to the 1914 Star with the phrase "Clasp and roses" or sometimes "C & R". The small rose emblem was later used to denote under certain circumstances a clasp to a WW2 Star. Regards. Dick Flory > ---------- > From: Patricia Frykberg > Reply To: BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 2:21 PM > To: BOER-WAR-L@r
6. [BOER-WAR] Colonial Scouts [0.986022]
Hi, I have a relative who fought in the Anglo Boer War. He signed up with the Colonial Scouts and then was in the Commander-in-Chief Bodyguard from January 1901to September 1901, when it was disbanded. Is there anywhere I can find out: 1) His military record 2) What was the Colonial Scouts, and what campaigns were they in 3) what was the Commander in Chief and why were they only around for less than a year. Any info will be most welcome Regards Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Wilson"
7. Re: [BOER-WAR] info request [0.986022]
Hi. Try www.regiments.org for lots of information on British and Commonwealth Regiments. Cheers, Ron Stallard, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "hff" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 6:11 AM Subject: [BOER-WAR] info request > was the 3rd Hussars involved in the Boer war? > Hubert usa > > > ==== BOER-WAR Mailing List ==== > Getting Started on Boer War Research? > http://freespace.virgin.net/anglers.rest/BWInfo.htm > > ============================== >
8. [BOER-WAR] Glos. Reg. [0.986022]
Hello, I am trying to establish the fate of Private John Gorin of The Second Gloucesters . John joined the Regiment sometime around 1892 and was posted to Devonport 1894/95. When the Regiment was shipped to South Africa in 1899 it is not clear whether John was with them or as family rumour tells, he had deserted. A second possibility suggests that John deserted whilst in South Africa and made his way back to England. Any infor. would be welcome.
9. [BOER-WAR] Questions about GB Medals, the 7th Dragoons & Recruitment [0.986022]
Good morning. I own a set of medals from Great-Grandfather who fought in the Anglo-Boer War [1899-1902] and WWI. His "Queen's South Africa Medal" has three clasps stating the following... Transvaal Orange Free State Cape Colony What does this signify, exactly? Furthermore, the inscription on the rim states, 4013 Pvte T. Parkes 7 / Dn. Gds. I'm interpreting this inscription to mean that he served in the 7th Dragoon Guards. Is this an accurate assumption? Finally, can someone explain how, back
10. Re: [BOER-WAR] HLI query [0.986022]
Many thanks for your reply. I'm afraid that it wouldn't be Staffordshire the county but is staff as in 'member of staff'. Have since found out that it may mean he was attached to the headquarters of the HLI and not out on active service. Thank you again, Carole ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan SLIM" To: Sent: 26 July 2003 21:54 Subject: Re: [BOER-WAR] HLI query > > > >On the Scottish marriage cert. of my g-grandfather his occupation is given > >a
11. Re: [BOER-WAR] Militia Trainings [0.986022]
Hello, I have a picture of my Grandfather taken around 1890. Is there anyway I can tell if this was one of the Scarlet uniforms that were in use then. He fought in East India, Boer War and Great War. Kate ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan O'Connor" To: Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 1:41 PM Subject: [BOER-WAR] Militia Trainings > Hello All, > > My Grandfather was in a Militia Reserve unit with the Royal Irish > Regiment. In January 1900, he and
12. Re: [BOER-WAR] Scottish casualties [0.986022]
Gail, I would be very interested in any information you may have. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, David McNay ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 9:27 PM Subject: Re: [BOER-WAR] Scottish casualties > My grandfather was in the Seaforth Highlanders and fought in the Boer War - I > have a history of the regiment and it describes what battles they fought in > and I think how many were killed or wounded but I am off
13. RE: [BOER-WAR] Determing battallion necessary.../THANK YOU [0.986022]
!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much, Kevin!!!! I never expected an answer so explicit and useful. I'm so pleased, and can't wait to pursue obtaining his papers from the WO97 series at the PRO. If anyone is interested, I just searched out a picture of John HUKIN's medal http://www.pinetreeweb.com/roberts-honours- and now I'm off to do some more reading online and order in some books through interlibrary loan to begin to augment the picture of his life during his service there. Cheers, Kay
14. Re: [BOER-WAR] Scottish casualties [0.986022]
My grandfather was in the Seaforth Highlanders and fought in the Boer War - I have a history of the regiment and it describes what battles they fought in and I think how many were killed or wounded but I am off on vacation tomorrow and no time to look right now. If you are interested in more let me know and I will do it on my return. Gail Lynch (researching MACKENZIE)
15. [BOER-WAR] Benjamin Kendall - Royal Munster Fusiliers? [0.986022]
Hello, I wonder if some kind soul could help me. I'm trying to track down my greatgrandfather Benjamin Kendall, born Aston, Warwickshire 1877. Family runour is that he served in both the Boer and Great Wars. We've found him on the 1918 Absent Voters Register and Great War Medal Roll listed as G184 Pte Benjamin Kendall Royal Munster Fusiliers. Is there any way (other than trying to source his service records) of finding out whether he served in the RMF during the Boer War? Many thanks, Sarah Birch
16. Re: [BOER-WAR] Determing battallion necessary for medal roll research?/Discha... [0.986022]
Kay, 2742 J. Hukin of the Y&L served in the Boer War with the 1st Bn. Y&L, he is mentioned in the 'War Record of the York & Lancaster Regiment 1900-1902' by A.H.C. Kearsey, 1903. He was almost certainly a man who was recalled from the reserve in October of 1899 to augment the Battalion - he earned the Queens South Africa medal with Natal & Transvaal bars. His papers are probably in the WO97 series at the PRO. Kevin
17. [BOER-WAR] Re:Lund [0.986022]
Hi I'm looking for a Lund in the Boer War. Various websites tell me - there was a Private Lund in the Bechuanaland Rifles - the Bechuanaland Rifles were part of the Mafeking garrison - 125 of them were awarded medals for Mafeking - they were also known as the 9th Dismounted Rifles - they were made up of Australian irregulars who could't get into the official forces - the records of the Colonial Regiments are in PRO ( ? in WO97 or elsewhere - there's no mention in the info. leaflets ) I've a couple of books
18. Re: [BOER-WAR] HLI query [0.986022]
> >On the Scottish marriage cert. of my g-grandfather his occupation is given >as - Bugler, 71st Regiment of Foot (Staff). > >I would like to know what 'staff' means in this case. Would Staffordshire, the county fit ??
19. Re: [BOER-WAR] new lister [0.986022]
Margaret have you tried the 1881 census which is free on line at www.familysearch.com? click search then census and put in as much information as you have - this will give you a list of folk with that name and age range click on name to view individual's sheet and then on household (top right of screen) to see who he was living with - this will give you details of his parents that you can pursue forwards and backwards regards Wendy _________________________________________________________________
20. Re: [BOER-WAR] Boer War: GB Medals - Follow-Up Questions [0.986022]
Ahh...thanks. I was hoping my memory wasn't THAT bad! Pat -----Original Message----- From: Flory, Richard To: BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, 14 July 2003 03:59 PM Subject: RE: [BOER-WAR] Boer War: GB Medals - Follow-Up Questions >There is a small rose embem that was used to designate the clasp to the 1914 Star when only the service ribbon was worn. Great War medal index cards indicate the award of clasps to the 1914 Star with the phrase "Clasp and
21. [BOER-WAR] Were deaths of military pensioners recorded n London? [0.986022]
Hi. I have lots of info. on my rel. who died in Scotland after a career in the British Army but I don't know where or when he died. Would his death be recorded in London as a matter of course because he was a career soldier? Which file would likely hold this info.? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Ron Stallard, Canada
22. Re: [BOER-WAR] Scottish casualties - Seaforth Highlanders [0.986022]
Hi. Check out www.regiments.org It has a wealth of info. on British regiments. Cheers, Ron Stallard, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Godfrey" <> To: Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 1:07 PM Subject: Re: [BOER-WAR] Scottish casualties - Seaforth Highlanders > Dear Gail, > > My father, William Henry Fields, served in the Seaforth Highlanders from > World War I to World War II, and I would be very grateful to see a list of > the battles that the Seaforths were involved
23. [BOER-WAR] Militia Trainings [0.986022]
Hello All, My Grandfather was in a Militia Reserve unit with the Royal Irish Regiment. In January 1900, he and his unit were mobilized whereupon they traveled to SA and fought in the Boer War. If have recently obtained a copy of his Militia Reserve, RIR's Attestation Papers. There is a question/answer on the second page of the papers that I don't understand. The question asks what "No. of Militia trainings the man has served?" and the answer is "4". Does anyone happen to know if the '4 trainings
24. Re: [BOER-WAR] What's the history? [0.986022]
I have many books on the South African War, also called the Anglo-Boer War and if you are of Afrikaans (Boer) descent the it would be the Second Freedom War. (1899-1902) I can do some lookups for specific questions if you like. Richard's summary is excellent, but like all summaries leaves out so much. Pat -----Original Message----- From: Flory, Richard To: BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Date: Saturday, 12 July 2003 05:50 PM Subject: RE: [BOER-WAR] What's the histor
25. Re: [BOER-WAR] HLI query [0.986022]
Probably not, as the 71st Regiment was the old name for the Highland Light Infantry. Might it just mean staff? David McNay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan SLIM" To: Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [BOER-WAR] HLI query > > > >On the Scottish marriage cert. of my g-grandfather his occupation is given > >as - Bugler, 71st Regiment of Foot (Staff). > > > >I would like to know what 'staff' means in this case. > > Would Staffordshire,
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