South Africans in WW1

[BumbleB]

I'm currently in South Africa staying with friends.  We have found victory and British war medals issued to Sergeant C E Kirk, 1st S A R.  Any ideas where we can find further information on either the recipient or his Company?

Many thanks

[rosie99]

Hi

Presumably you have seen this 

http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/399810/KIRK,%20C%20E

C E Kirk

Rank-Private
Service No-22221
Date of Death -18/10/1918
Age-28
Regiment/Service:South African Infantry 4th Regt.
Grave Reference: VII. D. 5.
Cemetery- BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

Additional Information:Son of John Charles and Mary Ann Kirk, of Matatiele, East Griqualand, South Africa. Served with the Union Forces since the outbreak of hostilities.

I see he is a private though 

(Hope you are having a good time    )

Rosie

[BumbleB]

Thanks Rosie, I hadn't thought of looking there.  Very useful.

Yes, having a great time, although, except for today when I'm having to wear long sleeves, it has been very, very warm  . Sorry 

[newburychap]

Regiment/Service:South African Infantry 4th Regt.

I see he is a private though 

He was also in the wrong regiment.

Odds are that Sgt Kirk survived and isn't on the CWGC site.

If you are in South Africa you might find yourself in Pretoria - which is where the records are. In the South African National Defence Force Archive. 

It doesn't sound like the easiest place to do any research - http://archivesmadeeasy.pbworks.com/w/page/39274352/South%20African%20National%20Defence%20Force%20Archive%20(SANDFA)

That post is almost 5 years old, perhaps it has improved.

[BumbleB]

Many thanks newburylad.  I did have my doubts, but with no background information, I kept it in mind.  I'll pass on the information regarding Pretoria.