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The Imperial Yeomanry

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Ann

Ann Report 25 Apr 2010 12:36

Can anybody tell me where to find lnfo on the Imp.Yeo.--I have a census entry,citing my great-uncle (by marriage) at home during the Census in 1901 with Imp.Yeoman for occupation--I'd like to know more.He was 21yrs at the time--Thanks

CherryBlossom

CherryBlossom Report 25 Apr 2010 13:10

Google.....Google....Google - you're sure to find something!!

There is this snippet from the National Archives with a web link that might help.


The Imperial Yeomanry (as distinct from the Yeomanry) was raised in 1899 specifically for the South African War, and general records of its administration can be found in WO 108 . Records of officers in the Imperial Yeomanry do not seem to have survived, although the 1901-2 Army Lists can give an outline of service, together with the roll of officers in WO 129/12 . As usual commissions were announced in the London Gazette - ZJ1.


There is a privately owned website that includes a database of some 40,000 men who fought with the Imperial Yeomanry, Lovat Scouts and Scottish Horse during the Boer War of 1899 to 1902. The database, searchable alphabetically by surname, gives the names, ranks, numbers and units.

The website can be found at: www.britishmedals.us/kevin/impyeomanryl

The same site has a database of cavalry men awarded the South Africa medal and may soon include a database of men from WO 126 - Colonial Soldiers of that war.

Ann

Ann Report 25 Apr 2010 13:59

Many thanks ,NinjaLady ! It's true I never think to Google until I'm reminded ! Am off to look now,Ann