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Sandra

Sandra Report 27 Nov 2008 17:11

can anyone please tell me how i could find out if my great grandfather served in the 2nd boer war

LD

LD Report 27 Nov 2008 17:34

Try this website (found on Google, usually a good place to start)

http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Boer/

Researching:
Evans, Radnorshire, Herefordshire,Cheshire. Jones, Breconshire. Lewis, Herefordshire.

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 27 Nov 2008 18:46

Also,depending on his age, he may have gone on to serve in WW1 so his records may be on Ancestry, including his previous service. Free to search for November!

Sandra

Sandra Report 27 Nov 2008 20:34

thanks everybody. as usual you are all so helpful

alviegal

alviegal Report 27 Nov 2008 22:17

There's a few sites on this link that might be useful.

http://www.forum.familyhistory.uk.com/archive/index.php?t-563.html


Liz

Sandra

Sandra Report 28 Nov 2008 20:26

Thanks Liz, will give that a try