Looking for information about a Private Thomas Sharp who I beleive died in
South Africa in 1900. I know he died of jaundice, but would be interested to
know if anyone can tell me what regiment he served in. I can look for his
service number if that would be useful. It's possible he may be listed as
Thomas McNay, as he was born illegitemate and used both names it seems.
Many thanks,
David McNay
Hello
can any one help i have a photo (willing to share) of my husbands great
grandfather at a boer war veterans reunion possible 1952 and would like to know
any information on him
we don't know what regiment or his service number but think we have found him
on the 1901 census in leicester
full name John WILSON born 1880 leicester son of Thomas and Ellen WILSON
thank you
Alison and Richard WILSON
why not visit our web site
http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes?userid=ally
It goes back before the Boer Wars to the Indian Mutiny 1857-1860
Pricis from A History of the Northumberland Fusiliers 1674-1902:
In April 1858... "The Fifth, worn out and much reduced in numbers, were
sent to Cawnpore, where they remained in garrison for two months. The
regiment was served out with tunics and trousers of thin cotton, dyed a
new colour, called "khaki"."
John LOVE near Old Sarum
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From: John Wilson [mailto:hugo@actrix.gen.nz]
Sent: 25 May 2003 23:53
To: BOER-WA
After trawling through the 1901 census I seem to have 'lost' some relatives. In 4 cases there is a spouse who considers themselves still married. 2 of my people though are a little strange as one would have been about 61 and the other his daughter (her husband and 4 children are found living with her mother).
This is my list:-
John Robert BAGSHAW age 61 *
William Richard BAGSHAW age 39
James BAGSHAW age 27
Elizabeth HARRISON (nee BAGSHAW) age 36 *
John STANLEY age not known *
Frederick MITCHELL age not kno
Hi ,
I have just given my website a major update and would like to find some more links to interesting Boer War Sites. Please send me any you think are worth visiting
Kate Blake
Anzac Research
http://www.ausmil.com/users/anzacs/
Online Discussion Forum can be found at
http://com2.akheva.com/banzacresearch
> To:
> Cc:
> Subject: Ladysmith
> Date: Sat, 17 May 2003 16:41:02 -0700
> Kathleen: I am very much interested in a copy of your picture via e-mail,
> as I do believe my Grandfather also fought at Ladysmith. I received
e-mail
> from David Humphry whom is very familiar with the Boer War. I have copied
> and pasted the original letter I sent to him and his replies. I have just
> found my Grandfather's burial place after all these many years of
searching.
I am looking for information on a man who served in the Boer War, His name
is Reginald Richmond Mcdonald, He was in the Scottish Army, Trooper 1457,
Lord Kitcheners Horse and was a recipient of the Queens South African Medal.
He fought in 4 battles, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johanneseburg and
Diamond Hill. He Died in 1913. I would very much appreciate any help you
could give me as I am in possession of the medal and would like to know more
about the medal and the man who earnt it. I am writing fro
Dull Khaki Uniforms without decorations:
Thomas Pakenham in "The Boer War" (Ch 12) mentions the Gordon
Highlanders at Ladysmith camp before the battle of Elandslaagte, 21
October 1899. They had just arrived from India and were preparing to meet
the Boer on the veld: "There were kilts to be patched and mended, khaki
covers to be sewn over the hairy black and white sporrans, and the usual
mixture of brown paint and cow-dung to be painted over the white webbing
..... their Highland dress was half-hidden by al
Hi All,
I have had a few emails stating that some email programmes
do not have a "reply to all" facility.
So we can all learn from each other, and really benefit from the
knowledge that is out there simply make sure that to the
posting address of boer-war-L@rootsweb.com is in the "To"
bit of your open email.
Are there any further book suggestions? Replies to the list please.
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Julie Goucher, List Admin
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Anglo Italian F
Hello Pauline, My Grandfather was in the ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILLIERS and
also fought in the Boer War. He was in the defense of Ladysmith. As a matter
of fact I have a picture of him taken with another young man. If you let me
know I can email the picture online if you are interested.
The letter you have is invaluable and I am sure people on the list can
assist you with a search.
kdonnelly@socal.rr.com
Kathleen
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From: "Treehouse"
To:
So when did the practice of painting black -----badges, buttons, and all
'brass'fittings -
--when in battle conditions start , please, I presume to cut the
reflection from snipers sites ?
My husband says that when he did National Service in the 50's-- they
used WW11 uniforms ,
which all had black painted brass buttons.....
-----Original Message-----
From: Bryan SLIM [mailto:minstart@istar.ca]
Sent: 25 May 2003 03:23
To: BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [BOER-WAR] Cap badge or helmets?
It is my
Hi David,
I so very grateful to you for sending me this information about my
grandfather's from the casualty records of the Boer War. It is great to
know his ID number (is that what it is called?), his battalion and the
place and date of his injury! I think this is definitely my
grandfather - his Canadian military/medical records for WWI (where he
set up field kitchens) state he was gravely injured in a battle in the
Boer War in the fall of 1900.
I've had a tough time finding out about my grand
Is there some knowledgeable person who can tell me what a conductor
was in the RGA.
I note the title from a witness statement at the 1901 Court Martial
re battle of Helvetia.
Thanks
Bryan Slim
Hello Stephen,
2723 Sgt. W. Clark 10th Hussars was killed in action near Uniondale
19/8/1901 while attached to the 2nd Dragoons. He is buried at Uniondale
Anglican Church and his grave is marked by a granite headstone. His name is
also on the cemetery memorial.
He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal (QSA) with clasps Relief of
Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein & Belfast. This must be the medal you
have as his death in 1901 means that he didn't qualify for the King's South
Africa Medal (KSA).
Rega
Hi everyone,
I am hoping that one of the Canadian subscribers can assist me with the
following.
I have located two publications which would assist my research greatly.
1. "When the men left Sutera: Sicilian Mass Migration and the Women
who remained behind 1880 - 1930
By Donna Gabaccia and Francaiacovetta, Eds
This article was published in the book "Women, Gender and Transnational Lives"
Published, Toronto, University of Toronto Press 2002.
What I am seeking is a copy of the article about Sutera.
2. "Wid
I am looking for my grandfather William Tyson. I have not found him on the
1901 census so he might have been in the Boer War. Family oral history
suggests that he was/ had been a soldier. He was described as an omnibus
conductor and private in Royal West Kent Regiment on his marriage
certificate in 1914. He enlisted in the Royal West Kent Regiment at Depford
on 5 September 1914. One of his three medals was the 1914-15 star. He was
killed on 25 September 1916 at the battle of the Somme whilst serving w
Hi Raymond,
What about 1942? There is one reference to John Humphriss in the South
African Archives dated 1942 (estate papers). Have a look at the Archives
INDEX at:
http://www.national.archives.gov.za/index.htm
Click "Search",
Click "RSA"
Enter your search criteria (I used Humphriss & John)
Click "Search"
In the event that this record is like yours, you will have to appoint
someone in SA to investigate for you as the Archives staff will not. You
should be able to find a researcher on the South African
I was recently given an old and battered KSA to 2723 SGT W CLARK 10th HUSSARS
I have been told that there may be a chance that he has a connection with my family as the medal was found in a distant relations attic!
I believe he was killed in action and subsequently I`m looking for verification on this.
Any help would greatly be appreciated
Regards
Stephen Higgins
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From: List Admin [mailto:list.owner@virgin.net]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 8:23 AM
To: boer-war-l@rootsweb.com
Subject: [BOER-WAR] Replies to List
>>>Are there any further book suggestions? Replies to the list please.
<<<
>>Regards
>>Julie Goucher, List Admin.
Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) *BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Numerous books, newspapers, documents, interviews, and letters were
researched for authentic background to KRUGERS GOLD. The following
books and published sources can
Off the top of my head the Black Watch under Wauchope and the first time
trenches were used in 'Modern Warfare'
Regards,
David Bossenger, who has sat on the battlefiel and felt sorry for the
Scandinavians who fought on the Boer side!
-----Original Message-----
From: Doug & Pat Frykberg [mailto:patfryk@clear.net.nz]
Sent: 26 May 2003 04:51
To: BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [BOER-WAR] Re: Dull Khaki Uniforms
And haven't I read somewhere that at Magersfontein (I think) a highland
kilted regiment, pin
Thanks to all who responded with so much information and helpful suggestions
to my "conspiracy of silence" comment. Helen in Canada.
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From:
To:
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 10:04 PM
Subject: BOER-WAR-D Digest V03 #56
Hi David,
Thanks for all your looking for J. Crawshaw.I'll have to see if any of my
sisters can shed any light on him. perhaps they can write to his decendants
to find this info.for me.
They won't write to me because I've discovered things they wanted left
alone.
Thanks again for trying.
Sincerely
Thelma
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From: "David Humphry"
To:
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 7:23 AM
Subject: Re: [BOER-WAR] John Crawshaw
> Hello Thelma,
Hello Connie,
There were 21 men called T. Smith, including some listed with a second
initial, who died in the Boer War but none in the West Yorkshires. The 4th
Battalion did serve in SA towards the end of the war but there is no T.
Smith of the West Yorkshires shown as wounded or taken prisoner either.
Regards,
David
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From: Connie Hinckley
To:
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 10:26 PM
Subject: [BOER-WAR] SMITH lookup
> Could SKS plea
It is my understanding that the troops wore 'helmets wrapped in
khaki coloured' on their heads. I don't recall seeing a photo showing
a badge on these. A badge flashing in the sun would have made an
excellent target for the Boers.
Bryan Slim
>Forwarded message from non-subscriber.. .
>Reply to me and I'll pass the word along.
>Nelson Denton
>
>************************
>
>Hi, I have what I assume is a Boer War cap badge possibly from a cavalry
>regiment. It is in the shape of a horse shoe with 'So Af