Information about my grandfather in the Boer War, please?

[neil1821]

Hi Arf,
I possibly stand corrected!   
Since we were talking about the Boer War, I wasn't thinking of militia battalions.

It's another avenue for John to look at anyway!

[Arfur Mo]

I possibly stand corrected! 

Neil, I'm pleased that you say 'possibly', as my suggestion isn't a certainty, my first thought was also the 5th Lancers but the 5th battalion of the RIR could be worth investigating further.

I can't think of any other 5th Royal Irish's.

John, it wasn't uncommon for men to join the militia and then to go on and sign up for the regular army.

Good luck,

Arf

[JJENG]

Hello Neil and Arfur,

Many thanks for your interest in my query and for the interesting information you have provided.  I will have to look into my grandfather's Army life further, one I get the festivities ouit of the way!

Best wishes,

John

[Pat Reid]

Hi John:
I think that you can cross out the 5th Royal Irish Rifles. My grandfather was in it and they didn't ship out to SA until April 1901.

Pat