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Title: Boer War records
Post by: bramble9 on Thursday 29 September 11 08:20 BST (UK)

Does anyone know if there are records for Cornish men who fought during th Second Boer War (1899-1902)? I am keen to find out if Joseph Henry Phillips and his brother James Phillips fought (I know that their brother William John Phillips did).

Thank you!

Title: Re: Boer War records
Post by: maryia on Thursday 29 September 11 16:35 BST (UK)

Try Casus-Belli.co.uk an excellent website.

Register  of Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902. Meurig Jones was helpful and informative. I now know which campaigns my Grandfather was involved in and a record of his medals and bars. My Grandfather served with the East Surrey Regiment.
Hope this is helpful to you.

Title: Re: Boer War records
Post by: osprey on Thursday 29 September 11 19:52 BST (UK)

the register is also on Findmypast, subscription or pay to view

http://www.findmypast.co.uk/boer-war-register-search-start.action?product=BW

Title: Re: Boer War records
Post by: bramble9 on Friday 30 September 11 14:22 BST (UK)

thank you :)

Title: Re: Boer War records
Post by: Trippy on Tuesday 04 October 11 13:41 BST (UK)

Hi

Don't know if this is too late, but my great grandfather fought with the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry in the 2nd Boer War. 

I found his service record at Kew, when I was there for other reasons.  But I tried the link on the find my past website, and it didn't find him!

You may have found your man!, but if not maybe give the "British Army Service Records 1760-1915" on the find my past website, because my g grandfather does appear on that list.

Kind Regards
Trippy

Title: Re: Boer War records
Post by: bramble9 on Wednesday 05 October 11 14:59 BST (UK)

I haven't been able to find anything! Thanks for the tip :)

Title: Re: Boer War records
Post by: ambers on Sunday 20 November 11 13:47 GMT (UK)

Hi Bramble......this Link might be of help


http://www.angloboerwar.com/home

Ambers

Title: Re: Boer War records
Post by: bramble9 on Monday 05 December 11 12:54 GMT (UK)

thanks for this!

Title: Re: Boer War records
Post by: ambers on Monday 05 December 11 12:59 GMT (UK)

I hope you have as much luck as me in finding rellie's   ;)

Ambers