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Research in Other Countries => Australia => Topic started by: kevynne on Saturday 14 April 12 08:37 BST (UK)
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Thank you to everybody who helped me find Norman Paulins ww1 records. I have a little bit of information that says he may have gone to the Boer war. As he was born in 1880 could he have been old enough to do that. How can I find the boer war records please.
thanks
kevynne
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Hope this link works:
http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/nominal_rolls/pre_first_world_war/person.asp?p=460781
As to where physical records are, maybe someone else can help you out there. I know in Qld that the State Archives holds some Boer War records.
Christine.
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Here's a link to some info about Boer War records ...
http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/explore/defence/service-records/army-boer.aspx
A short snip from the opening remarks at that link
"The Boer War was fought between 1899 and 1902 and spans the pre- and post-Federation period. Therefore, records may be held by state government archives or by the National Archives.
As a general guide, colonial period records are held in state government archives and post-Federation records are held by the National Archives, although there may be exceptions to this"
Cheers, JM.
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My Apologies, I have duplicated Christine's reply # 1 with the link to the Boer War Nominal Roll.
JM
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Thank you everybody.
That is wonderful. He must have been so brave.
I'm proud to have had him as a uncle.
Cheers,
Kevynne
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Kevynne,
Yes, he was brave, 5th MVR to South Africa then WW1 plus an MM. He was also in the CMF before WW1 for 13 years holding the rank of Warrant Officer.
You can see the London Gazette Notice for his MM on page 8357 Supplement to the London Gazette 3rd July 1919.
(2482 Cpl. Paulin, 4th Aust. L.H.R.)
Search at london-gazette.co.uk
Regards
Gerry
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another website Australian Military History of the early 20th century.
http://alh-research.tripod.com/boer-war.htm
Put in persons name in the search box on the left hand side.
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Thanks again everybody. I especially found the Australian Militery site very good, found so much information there.
Cheers
Kevynne
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Yes, Aust Military website is a lot easier for finding & reading peoples service information as it is typed out. Records are a duplicate of what is on the National Archives & Australian War Memorial websites.
Keep in mind where possible you should always search the original records to make sure no errors in transcribing. Plus when compiling your family history original records (especially when free!!) always add a lot more depth to family history.
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Another great site for Mounted troops (and others) is the DESERT COLUMN FORUM. Just Google it and you should find the link. Click on the Index Page and this will show a list of topics, Desert Column. Soldier Information etc.
The Desert column list will allow you to announce yourself and ask an introductory question.
It's free and you can sign up (with an avatar if you wish)
I have had some great result.
Don
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Thank you for that Don.
Regards,
Kevynne