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Boer War records
« 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).

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Re: Boer War records
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Boer War records
« Reply #2 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
Cornwall: Allen, Bevan, Bosisto, Carnpezzack, Donithorn, Huddy, James, Retallack, Russell, Vincent, Yeoman
Cards: Thomas (Llanbadarn Fawr)
Glam: Bowler, Cram, Galloway, James, Thomas, Watkins
Lincs: Coupland, Cram
Mon: Cram, Gwyn, John, Philpot, Smart, Watkins
Pembs: Edwards (St. Dogmael's)
Yorks: Airey, Bowler, Elliott, Hare, Hewitt, Kellett, Kemp, Stephenson, Tebb

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Re: Boer War records
« Reply #3 on: Friday 30 September 11 14:22 BST (UK) »
thank you :)

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Re: Boer War records
« Reply #4 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
Bullock, Lancashire & Yorkshire
Halliwell, Lancashire
Estcourt, Gloucestershire
Burch, Devon, London
Evely, Devon
Vanstone, Devon

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Re: Boer War records
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 05 October 11 14:59 BST (UK) »
I haven't been able to find anything! Thanks for the tip :)

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Re: Boer War records
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 20 November 11 13:47 GMT (UK) »
Hi Bramble......this Link might be of help


http://www.angloboerwar.com/home

Ambers
GLAMORGAN: Evans. Davies. Eddy. Bradnum.
GLAM to USA:Walter H Davies 1886.Thomas J 1852
PEMBROKE: Bradnum.Summers
CARMARTHENSHIRE:Davies. Jones
NORFOLK/SUFFOLK: Bradnum.Cork.Helsdon 3 in Australia, Whiskins. Fairhead.Catchpole.
DEVON:Mallett. Acford, Kidston.Short.Lover.Edwards,Telford.Sparrow
SOMERSET: Masey
CORNWALL:Eddy.Thomas Maddern.Harvey. Noy.Reynolds,Batten,Curtis.
Cornwall to USA: Thomas, Semmens. Oats
Warwickshire: Mountney

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« Reply #7 on: Monday 05 December 11 12:54 GMT (UK) »
thanks for this!

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Re: Boer War records
« Reply #8 on: Monday 05 December 11 12:59 GMT (UK) »
I hope you have as much luck as me in finding rellie's   ;)

Ambers
GLAMORGAN: Evans. Davies. Eddy. Bradnum.
GLAM to USA:Walter H Davies 1886.Thomas J 1852
PEMBROKE: Bradnum.Summers
CARMARTHENSHIRE:Davies. Jones
NORFOLK/SUFFOLK: Bradnum.Cork.Helsdon 3 in Australia, Whiskins. Fairhead.Catchpole.
DEVON:Mallett. Acford, Kidston.Short.Lover.Edwards,Telford.Sparrow
SOMERSET: Masey
CORNWALL:Eddy.Thomas Maddern.Harvey. Noy.Reynolds,Batten,Curtis.
Cornwall to USA: Thomas, Semmens. Oats
Warwickshire: Mountney
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