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I have recently published a biography/memoir of my grandfather which covers his army career throughout two conflicts; the Boer War and the Great War. During my research I discovered that he served under the command of Guy du Maurier with the 20th Mounted Infantry Battalion in South Africa. Taking a deep dive into the archives, both analogue and digital, and scouring second-hand bookshops, contacting academic institutions and interested individuals, I eventually tracked down a cache of letters written by Guy du Maurier during the conflict. Previously unpublished, I have extensively quoted these letters in my book. They are a fascinating insight into the day-to-day life of the Mounted Infantry and an invaluable resource for anyone researching this aspect of the war. My book - Fought Like a Lion: The Life of an East End Soldier by Paul Blumsom - is published by the Reveille Press of Brighton, ISBN 978-1-0683111-1-6. I devote two chapters to the Boer War and respectfully hope it will be of interest.

I wish you well with your book Paul and thank you for sharing this announcement here. This is certainly the best place to raise awareness of previously unpublished Boer War material and I’m sure that it will spark a lot of attention. I think it’s great to see that you have your Grandfather’s medals and have displayed them so well.

Thanks for those kind words Ian, much appreciated