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Boer War

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Deborah

Deborah Report 25 Aug 2009 20:30

Can anyone tell me where to look to find out about soldiers serving in the Boer War? My great-gramdfather undoubtedly fought in this war but so far I have drawn a blank other than knowing he was in the 2nd Manchester regiment.

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 25 Aug 2009 20:36

Dont know if you have this, it is name searchable, might help

http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Databases/BoerDetailed/

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 25 Aug 2009 21:38

His records might be on Ancestry if he went on to serve in WW1. Otherwise they will be at the National Archives if they have survived.

mgnv

mgnv Report 26 Aug 2009 07:16

The GRO have a war register of Boer War deaths, but I don't know where it's indexed (in case you wanted to buy a d.cert and avoid the search fee).

You can see an example page from this register via the link on the last line:
http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/content/help/index.aspx?r=554&404
(Actually, this is the Scottish Boer War register, but the English one looks pretty much the same.)

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 26 Aug 2009 07:44

Have you seen these two web pages?

http://www.tameside.gov.uk/archives/familyhistory/military

See point 3. 'He served with the Manchester Regiment'

and

http://www.tameside.gov.uk/archives/manchesterregiment

Good luck
Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

Deborah

Deborah Report 30 Aug 2009 19:13

Thanks to all for the responses - I will follow these up and let you know how I get on!
Thanks again!