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The frontier wars in the Eastern Cape
« on: Tuesday 26 October 21 14:10 BST (UK) »
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Re: The frontier wars in the Eastern Cape
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 26 October 21 15:39 BST (UK) »
There are 29 soldiers named van Wyk on the South Africa Medal roll for that time period. No Ignatius, but there is a Trooper WC van Wyk in the 2nd Cape Yeomanry.

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Re: The frontier wars in the Eastern Cape
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 26 October 21 17:30 BST (UK) »
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Re: The frontier wars in the Eastern Cape
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 26 October 21 17:46 BST (UK) »
Just a thought - as you live in South Africa, Karytay - have you contacted the local Records Office? 
Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 26 October 21 19:17 BST (UK) »
I have looked at the National archives, found no military info for him. I was thinking I should contact the museum in Oudtshoorn and George and possible Grahamstown. I have contacted them before concerning someone else and they were very helpful.

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Re: The frontier wars in the Eastern Cape
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 26 October 21 22:44 BST (UK) »
Good luck!

I did visit back in 2010 and I remember them being helpful.

Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
Remember - "They'll be found when they want to be found" !!!
If you don't ask the question, you won't get an answer.
He/she who never made a mistake, never made anything.
Archbell - anywhere, any date
Kendall - WRY
Milner - WRY
Appleyard - WRY

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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 27 October 21 07:56 BST (UK) »
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Re: The frontier wars in the Eastern Cape
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 27 October 21 08:28 BST (UK) »
Just been looking back over my notes from my 2010 visit - don't forget the Cory Library in Grahamstown.
Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
Remember - "They'll be found when they want to be found" !!!
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Re: The frontier wars in the Eastern Cape
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 27 October 21 10:15 BST (UK) »
Oh yes, did forget about them, thanks for the reminder.
I have sent a email to CL Nel museum in Oudtshoorn, so have to wait a see what they say.
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