Info about how my ancestor died in the Boer War

[mandyweller]

I have found quite a bit of information about my great uncle who fought in the Boer war and have been lucky enough to find letters that he sent home and also diaries. I know that he died in south africa in 1904 but would really like to be able to complete his story by knowing whether he died of injury or disease. I don't seem to be able to find service records on any web sites is anyone able to give me any pointers please for where to look

His name was Harrold Poulson - ( or could show as Paulson)
He was in the 7th Princess Royal Dragoon Guards - Service Number 5191 - Private
He set sail for South Africa on a ship that I think was called Lake Erie on  29th May 1901 and died there on 30th May 1904 aged 21
He was awarded the Queens South Africa Medal with 5 clasps
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated Thank you very much

[harris122]

Have you contacted the regiment at all? Or know anyone of the names of those who fought along side him?

[mandyweller]

I know that he fought alongside Could Be E Pratt his service number is 4682 I am trying to read from his father's diaries the writing is very small and not very clear as pages are very fragile

[mmm45]

http://www.findmypast.co.uk/army-service-records-search.action?redef=M&submit=1

Was he born Nottingham c1883 if so his records on find my past...however if he died it may have been destroyed

Ady

[neil1821]

5191 Pte H Poulson was indeed serving with the 7th DG during the Boer War.
However he transferred to the 5th DG on 16/01/03

4682 Pte E Pratt was 5th DG, confirmed on the medal roll.

Info about how my ancestor died in the Boer War

Boer War was over in 1902, so that's out as a cause.
Accidental injury or disease most likely.

[neil1821]

If you look at the overseas death registers on FindMyPast, he's listed.
Will give you the reference needed to order a death certificate.

[mandyweller]

Thank you for that link I don't seem to be able to get much from FindMyPast but thats him definately I know he died 30th May 1904 in South Africa so may have to contact the regiment to try to locate where grave is but at least I have a start now so thanks for that

[mandyweller]

Thanks Neil am not sure that it is correct though as it states regiment as Nat Vol Ambualance corp on the line below and I cant read the regiment info on the line of his name so might have to order 2 death certs or do a bit more digging first but certainly making progress so thanks

[harris122]

You can opt to buy his military record (just a thought). Hope you find out more though