WitrynaBoer War; Second (1899-1902) Total names on memorial: 131 Served and returned: 0 Died: 131 Exact count: yes Information shown: Regiment, rank, initials of forenames, … WitrynaIn the final assault on the Boer position on 27th February General Barton's task was to take Pieter's Hill. His force that day was the Royal Irish, Royal Scots, and Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and right well did they carry out their mission. Had that assault miscarried the remainder of the operations would have been at a standstill.
Anglo Boer War - Ranks
WitrynaIt was written by an unabashad supporter of the British Empire and its war against the Boers, and the author does not hide his bias at all: the Boers are depicted as ruffians, villains, and illegitimate rulers of their own lands. Every Boer success is lamented, while every British victory - no matter how small - is glorified. WitrynaOn the 18th the battalion and the 1st Rifle Brigade attacked and carried the ridge between Monte Cristo and Green Hill, and losing no time, captured the Boer laager. The 4th Brigade were on the left in the final assault on the 27th. The battalion's losses during the fourteen days were approximately 2 men killed and 51 wounded. irish times engagement notices
Anglo Boer War - Imperial Light Infantry
WitrynaOn 2nd October the Natal Carbineers were ordered to patrol the Free State Border and observe the passes, and within the next few days the cyclists of the Durban Light Infantry were patrolling from Colenso to Springfield, covering 80 … Witryna8 sie 2024 · Private, Imperial Light Infantry – Anglo Boer War - Queens South Africa Medal with clasps Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal and Laing’s Nek to 80 Pte. G.E. Bright, Imperial Lt. Infy. George Bright at some stage in his life underwent an identity crisis. Born on 28 May 1877 in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland he was … WitrynaBoer War; Second (1899-1902) Total names on memorial: 131 Served and returned: 0 Died: 131 Exact count: yes Information shown: surname,rank,regiment Order of … irish times digital archives