He served in the Boer War, but what regiment?

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Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 2,364 Send Message	Carol	Report	26 Mar 2007 23:55
Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 2,364 Send Message	In order to obtain Military Records I need to know the regiment my ancestor served in. Is there any way of finding this out please.
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 906 Send Message	Stephanie	Report	27 Mar 2007 00:00
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 906 Send Message	What about any certificates - marriage etc... http://www.lightinfantry.org.uk/regiments/dcli/duke_boerwar.htm
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 168 Send Message	SimonSez	Report	27 Mar 2007 00:03
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 168 Send Message	Have you had a look in www.nationalarchives.gov.uk I found my gg grandads war medals here Sime
Member Since: April 2005 Posts: 423 Send Message	Poirot	Report	27 Mar 2007 18:17
Member Since: April 2005 Posts: 423 Send Message	Carol, do you have a photograph of your ancestor in uniform ? I could identify his regiment by his cap badge. Also here is a Boer War web site which may help you ? http://wwwhometownaolcouk/kevinasplin/home/html 'Good Luck'