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I am trying to find the exact location of the attached Memorial erected in memory of Col. William ROYSTON who died at the close of Siege of Ladysmith. This is not his headstone but a Military Memorial. I do know it is located in Natal, South Africa. Many thanks for any help.



Rev. Fr. Basil G Royston, D.Min.

We will see if we can locate that memorial.

Best wishes
David

Hi There,

The memorial is in the Boston Cemetery in the Bulwer area of Natal Midlands about 1 and1/2 hours by road from Durban.

Attached is also a picture of his grave in the Fort Napier Military Cemetery in Pietermaritzburg.

Hope this helps a bit.

Regards
Adrian

Thanks so very much for your help Adrian.

From the Palmer roll:
"... died at Woodstock, PMB 6th April 1900. He served throughout the Siege of Ladysmith, and was placed in command of one section of the defences. He was several times MiD'd. Sir G.White in his despatch of 2nd December 1899 stated that "the services that Col. Royston and the forces under his command have rendered to the State and Colony have been of the very highest value", and he is descfribed as "a bold and resourceful leader" and "prompt and ready for any emergency". Col. Royston is again mentioned in the despatch of 23 march 1900 in connection with the sortie from Ladysmith on 7 December 1899, where his gallant behavious is specially referred to; and finally Sir G.W#hite writes "I can only repeat the high praise which I had the pleasure to bestow on Col, Royston in my despatch of 2 December 1899. He commanded Section D of the defences in an admirable manner" and "continued to the end to perform invaluable service" - "I trust that he may receive some suitable reward". Col Royston was again mentioned in despatches, LG 16 April 1901. A Staff Officer writes that he was "a very gallant soldier and his death was a great loss to the Natal Field Force".
IL.

Linneyl - thanks for the excerpt from the Palmer Roll. Is the Palmer Roll the following:
Boer War Nominal Roll: by William Bennet Palmer Woodroffe.
If not would you be so kind as to let me know the full source for the excerpt.
Many thanks,
Rev. Fr. Basil G Royston, D.Min,.