Giltrow-Boer War

[IAFC]

I am trying to research the Giltrow Family of New Bradwell, Milton Keynes. I believe that one or two of the many sons may have fought in the Boer War. Does anyone has access to any records that would list all or any Giltrows that served in this war.

Thanks in advance.

IanC

[liverpool annie]

26 Giltrow's have medal cards ......

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/search-results.asp?searchType=browserefine&mediaarray=*&first_date=&last_date=&CatID=10&pageCount=3&query=last%5Fname%3Dgiltrow&queryType=1&pageNumber=1&sortSpec=score+desc

What details do you have ?

Annie

[IAFC]

Hi Annie

I presume thats the WW1 medal index you are talking about, I have seen that and will be looking at that more closely next time I am able to get down to Kew. I had become aware that there is something similar for the Boer War and was hoping that someone would have access to it. At present all I have is their names.

Regards

IanC   

[liverpool annie]

Hi Ian!

Many soldiers who came home from the Boer War also went to fight in France!
especially career soldiers - many times their medals are for both wars! My Grandfathers both had medal cards!

Check it out ! but also check 1891 and even 1901 census - sometimes you find a reference to a regiment - if you post the names and birthdates  and any other information here - maybe somebody can help you!

Annie 

[pwenlock]

No Giltrow's listed in the Imperial Yeomanry medal rolls.

Yours aye
Paul

[IAFC]

Thanks for looking Paul

Regards

IanC

[liverpool annie]

I see what you mean Ian!! 7 sons and 5 daughters!! 

1901
81 Newport Road  New Bradwell Bucks

Thos Giltrow   52   Head Stanbridge Bedfordshire  Hotel and Pub
RG13/1359 Folio   41 Page   50

You might just look them up for a start ..... !

You probably have this - and it's not Boer War - but just in case!

Corporal Frank Giltrow
375, Royal Buckinghamshire Hussars
who died age 24
on 21 August 1915
Son of Thomas and Catherine Giltrow, of 81, Newport Rd., New Bradwell, Bucks.
Remembered with honour
Helles Memorial

Annie

[IAFC]

Hi Annie,

Yes, I've got all the 1901 census stuff and it was researching Frank that got me started. I know that two of the brothers volunteered to go to S. Africa but I can't find anything to say whether they went or not?

Regards

IanC

[liverpool annie]

Hi Ian! - here are the movements of the Royal Buckingham Hussars - thought you might be interested in this!

http://www.1914-1918.net/CAVALRY/bucks.htm

1901.04.17   Buckinghamshire Imperial Yeomanry (Royal Bucks Hussars)
reorganised in four sqns and MG sec
1908.04.01   Buckinghamshire Yeomanry (Royal Bucks Hussars)
transferred to T.F. with HQ at Buckingham
    
A Squadron at Buckingham (dets at Stony Stratford, Bletchley, Newport Pagnell, Akeley)
B Squadron at Aylesbury (dets at Kimble, Quainton, Wing)
C Squadron at High Wycombe (dets at Stokenchurch, Taplow, Beaconsfield)
D Squadron at Chesham (dets at Cholesbury, Chalfont St. Peter, Great Missenden)
1920.02.07   reconstituted in T.A. with HQ at Buckingham

Annie