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I transcribed what the census showed, but yes, I imagine he was in the Boer War.
Possible for Frederick from 1881 and/ or coincidence considering the address
5 Pontcanna Road RG11/5282 folio 129 pg 22
Charles Hayes head mar general labour b. Taunton
Elizabeth wife 41
Elizabeth dau 16
William son 14 porter in printing office
Charles son 11
Frederick son 9
Alfred son 7
John son 5
George son 3
Henry son 2
all born Cardiff except where stated
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