Boar War.....Fred Brook

[Sisterjane]

Hi all

Now this is unchartered territory for me and although ive been here 4 years I wasnt sure where to but this request so if it needs moving just move it 

Im trying to find out whether this guy was in the Boar War possibly the Hussars.

Fred Brook b 1863 in Honley-Huddersfield the son of James and Sarah Ann Brook...at the time he registered(if he did that is) he would have been living in Holmfirth-Huddersfield.

So could someone please see if they can see him or point me towards any Boar War records that I can search myself

Thanks very much

Jane

Hope you all had a good christmas and have a happy and peaceful new year

[km1971]

Hi Jane

I have a Boer War medal roll for the cavalry and F Brook/Brooke is not listed. I think I have found him in the 1881, 1891 and 1901 census and in each he is involved in the wool trade, so I do not see how he would have had time to serve.

You could check for his service papers in WO97 at Kew. They are in alphabetical order, so you do not have to know his regiment. These surviving papers are original documents and you will have to visit or employ a researcher.

Ken

[Finder]

I think there was 2 campains in South Africa with the Boers, 1880 - 1881 & 1899 - 1902

[CuriousDiana]

Hi Jane

There were 2 Boer Wars  -  1880-1881 (a.k.a. Transvaal War) and Oct. 1899-1902 (a.k.a. South African War).

Just google " British regiments in Boer war" and you'll find masses of info. You can also try www.regiments.org.uk

However, all this will just help you find which regiments went to the war, and there were lots.  I think the onlly way to find a particular person is via the records Ken has recommended.

Diana

[Sisterjane]

Hi all

Thanks very much for the info.

Ive never ventured into Boar War territory before therefore didnt have a clue where to look.

The chap in question isnt a rellie he is my sister in laws grandad...mind you I suppose that makes him technically a rellie to me !!!!!

I will pass the info on to her

Thanks again

Jane

[HugoBeauchamp]

You could try this site..................

http://www.casus-belli.co.uk/index.asp?PageId=1

it is under deveolopment and the 'Register' is about 40% complete. Apparently it favours Colonial soldiers at the moment.

Stuart

[Sisterjane]

Hi Stuart

Thanks very much for the link....I will see if I can find anything on it

Jane