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Hi Stephen,

Not much to add to your thread, other than Walter Bayley sailed as a groom for the remount horses on board the Tropea. It left Lyttelton 13/5/1900, and headed for SA via Wellington.

Do you have a photo of your GG father at all?

Can I ask how the medal is named, as his rank of Hospital Corporal is unusual? It's always nice to see how these things were abbreviated at the time of production. If you can't manage the image function here, I can be contacted: NZMR at slingshot dot co dot nz (just trying to reduce the spam, hence the spelling out of my address. Whether it makes any difference?)

Of interest was Lt Frederic Bolton Hughes, who served in BH - came to New Zealand and actively recruited for the Prince of Wales Light Horse in 1901. He got a fair few takers as well, much to the annoyance of the Defence Department.

Let me know if I can help further.

Cheers
Phil
Auckland

Thanks Phil,

The medal is usual naming Reg no rank name and outfit. It is simply impressed Cpl on the QSA with no reference to Hosp Cpl. Agree it is interesting and unique the naming in the rolls.

Yes, I have a number of pics of my GG, young and old. GG died in 1960. His photo is in the frame with his medal and narrative. I have tried to upload a photo but without sucess. Probably due to my skills or lack there of.

Thanks for confirming a number facts regarding GG's travel to SA. I assume he joined in Wellington NZ but not confirmed. They had lost 4 horses by Albany WA to take on more coal. So the story is taking shape. If you come across further info please let me know.

Thanks
Stephen