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Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 264 Send Message	Ellen	Report	12 Nov 2003 16:42
	I have found a plaque with the name of one of my rellies on, Thomas Callear, served in the Boer War. Now I thought it might not be him because although in the right town and a not common name, being born in 1824 could make him to old. I now think that there were two Boer wars. Does anyone have the dates or an opinion about whether he could have served. Thank You Helena
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 1,429 Send Message	Shirlock	Report	12 Nov 2003 18:42
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 1,429 Send Message	Hello Helena The first Boer War was 1880-1881 Anglo-Boer War was 11 Oct 1899 - 31 May 1902 Hope this helps Shirley
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 264 Send Message	Ellen	Report	12 Nov 2003 18:58
	Thank you both. It was very difficult to make out the date on the plaque as I was viewing it through glass doors (kept locked). Thank you for confirming that there were two episodes. Regards Helena