Service histories for the Boer War

[Nigel]

Hi all

I am seeking any information on one of my Great Grand Farthers who served in the Boer War.

GNR Frederick William Kendrick 72453 served with the Royal Field Artillary in the Boer War and took part in the relief of Ladysmith and the battle of Tugela Heights. However this is all I know and cannot find any further details on his service history, regiment etc. If anyone knows how I can obtain more details or if anyone has details more details any help is gratefully recieved.

Regards

Nigel

 

[juliejtp]

Hi Nigel,

Welcome to FHUK.

The link below is to the National Archives at Kew. They hold lots of records for the Miliarty and have a guide on how to trace Military Ancestors.

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

 

[benny1982]

Hi

The Military Service Records are a mine of info. They give name, age, birthplace, and often they give the next of kin. The also say how long they served for and what occupation they had before enlisting. They should also be able to tell you when he served abroad and if he was discharged to pension.

Ben

 

[p.risboy]

Hi again Nigel,

As the 18th Battery appears to be the only one involved in both battles (Ladysmith+Tugela), it might be safe to assume this was his.

You could also try www.armymuseums.org.uk and www.britishbattles.com which has been helpful to me.

Steve.

 

[benny1982]

Hi

The next of Kin given could be the wife of the soldier or even the parents. If so, then their address will usually be given. They sometimes mention date of marriage and number of children.

Ben

 

[p.risboy]

Hi Nigel,
Do you know his age, when he died, where he was born, did he serve in WW1 as well.

You said before you had little to go on.

Any other details would be helpful.

Steve.

 

[Nigel]

Julie, Ben, Sreve


Thanks for the ideas and links to other sources of possible information, I am new to the idea of tracing the family history so all help is gratefully welcomed.

You have all given me lots of ideas on where to look next.

Steve, Ben - All I know at the moment is his date of birth 13th April 1871 and born at 15 Blackburn Street, Hulme, Manchester. Three childern Daisy, Samual and Albert. I no very lottle about his live, his son Albert was taken prisoner during WW1 at the Somme, but I do not know of his death at present. It is all new to me at the moment, it took me a minute to find this tread again at first.

That he probably served in the 18th Battery is great information for me more than I new yesterday.

To everyone thanks for you help any more information is of course gratefully recieved.

Regards and best wishes for the new year.

Nigel

 

[p.risboy]

Hi Nigel,
Found a possible match for Albert Kendrick.

Age 19 - b.1896
24. Thomas St.
Rusholme.
Manchester.

Manchester Regt.
No.26307

It shows his next of kin as:- Mrs.Ada Hannah Kendrick (stepmother).

Do these details ring any bells.

Still looking for Frederick.

Steve.

 

[juliejtp]

A possability for Frederick in 1881

Class RG11
Piece 3922
Folio 122
Page 48

You can view the 1881 census for free on Ancestry.co.uk

 

[juliejtp]

Looks like Frederick in 1891 at Royal Artillary Barracks Woolwich

Frederick William Kendrick age 19 Gunner born Hulme Manchester Lancashire

Class RG12
Piece 531
Folio 95
Page 28

 

[Nigel]

Julie, Chris


Julie, yes thanks that is Fredericks address in Hulme the details are a great help.

Chris again yes, Albert is my Grand Farther served in WWI, taken prisioner during the Somme at Trones Wood on or around 10th July 1916.

His Farther is Frederick William Kendrick who served in the Boer War.

Thank you for all your help very much appreciated, regards and best wishes


Nigel

 

[gortonboy]

Hi,,Because new records become available,,i am reviewing all the old military posts on the forum.There is a record for Frederick William Kendrick now available.If you still require the details...let me know...regards GB