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I found this entry - maybe this is your guy and why you couldnt find him
details of Natal Afrikaaners convicted of high treason during the Boer War
Shorter George Henry
Residence : Spectacle Spruit, Newcastle
Date :31/10/1900
Crime : High Treason
Sentance : 1 years imprisonment and a fine of...
Thomas Giblin married Rose M Brown in Birmingham 1921. Doris born 1927, Thomas born 1925. Couldnt find a listing for the 3rd child. There were 22 Thomas Giblin's in WW1. Hope it helps
Heres something else of interest - especially the part about the officers wives and children that came from India on the Clive
http://www.ladysmithhistory.com/a-to-z/british-regiments/5th-lancers/
Hi Kerry
I have had a look in the Natal Carbineers records and could not find a record of your Taylor. Are you sure it was not the Bushveld Carbineers - who were mostly from Aussies
Hi Chiad and Annie
Annie thanks for the Hugh =- I was doubting myself so checked this morning and he was a private - have my Drummonds miuddled up. My email is izabelgerhardt@gmail.com. If you both contact me I can send out the info and photos.
Hi Chiad
Thank you for that. I do have a disply up in the museum on Sgt Drummond. He was affectionately known by his men as "Dog and was respected by all of them. Please PM your e mail address and I will send you the documents and photos I have on him. I also have a story written about his...
JOHN
I could only find these two which could be your men - unfortunlately no first names
Upton, S. 25661, Private 103rd Coy., 2nd Bn. I.Y.
Upson, H.J. 27631, Private 51st Coy., 12th Bn. I.Y.
TONY B
The KRRC had 4 Bns in the Boer War - not sure which one was at Ladysmith.
Try contacting the Royal Green Jackets Mueum. They may be able to tell you where the KRRC records are held. He had a force number previous to 1899 so he would be listed on previous rolls of the unit. The museum...