Old Military Men, Need some help with info

[tonepad]

Some men from the 2nd Volunteer Battalion did serve in the Boer War:

https://www.angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/240-tribute-medals/o/4458-oxfordshire-light-infantry-volunteers

Some of the men in the photo are wearing Boer War Slouch Hats, although unkempt.
Boer war veterans attending summer camp in the UK at a later date?

Try contacting the Oxfordshire History Centre (see Reply #6) to compare your photo with their collection.


Tony

[TomGad]

I have just recieved the photo in the mail. I will send as clear as possible photos on here later.

[TomGad]

Some men from the 2nd Volunteer Battalion did serve in the Boer War:

https://www.angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/240-tribute-medals/o/4458-oxfordshire-light-infantry-volunteers

Some of the men in the photo are wearing Boer War Slouch Hats, although unkempt.
Boer war veterans attending summer camp in the UK at a later date?

Try contacting the Oxfordshire History Centre (see Reply #6) to compare your photo with their collection.


Tony

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[Andy J2022]

Some men from the 2nd Volunteer Battalion did serve in the Boer War:

https://www.angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/240-tribute-medals/o/4458-oxfordshire-light-infantry-volunteers

Some of the men in the photo are wearing Boer War Slouch Hats, although unkempt.
Boer war veterans attending summer camp in the UK at a later date?

Significantly no-one is wearing the South Africa Medal (either the King's or Queen's).

[alan o]

The hats were in vogue for a few years after the Boer war so they are not veterans just because they are wearing them.