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I originally posted this under the thread Intombi but moved it here as a separate thread......



Good Morning Everyone.....

Have a question for you?????

I have a single clasp QSA (Defence of Ladysmith) to a member of the Border Mounted Rifles.....

He died of enteric in Intombi Hospital and was buried in Intombi Cemetery.....

I have found that he was disinterred from Intombi and his remains were returned to his family.....

I wonder how often this happened ?????

Were any bodies returned to England ?????

There have been photos here of tomb / head stones with names of men who were killed in South Africa but are there bodies underneath ?????

I have a relative, a fighter pilot, who went missing flying from Malta during the siege in WW2 and has no known grave, but there is a plot in the family area with an official CWGC Canadian headstone for him.....


Mike

Hello Mike

The question of repatriation of bodies was discussed on this forum some time ago - I can't remember know who was discussed and so trawl up the thread.

There was no repatriation of bodies - but a very, very few were bought back by wealthy families.

Who is your medal to? Perhaps he was reburied in Natal?

Regards
Meurig

Good Afternoon Meurig.......

Here is the man.....

MELLVILLE, L. S.

REG. NO.: 386
RANK: TROOPER

REGT: BORDER MOUNTED RIFLES
BARS: DEFENCE OF LADYSMITH

DATE OF PURCHASE: 1985

REMARKS / HISTORY:

1. DIED OF DISEASE, LADYSMITH, FEBRUARY 24th, 1900
2. NATAL CASUALTY LIST - PAGE 213
3. VERIFIED - W0-100 / 260
4. MEMORIAL PLAQUE - SMALL BRONZE
5. PHOTO OF TROOPER MELVILLE - ON MAIN FILE
6. BURIED IN INTOMBE CEMETARY

Thaks in advance.....

Mike

Hello Mike

I am sure you've checked Steve Watt's In Memoriam, no indication of a reinternment there.

Where was he re-buried?

Regards
Meurig

Mike

Lesley Seton Melville's Death Notice (MSCE, 10/17, 1900/1903), and a file about his death in Ladysmith initiated by the Adjutant, BMR (NT, T1332/1900), are in the Pietermaritzburg Repository of the SA National Archives. Although they may not refer to his re-interment, there should be mention on his home address and immediate family, which could lead to further avenues for research.

Regards
Brett

SWB wrote: Hello Mike

I am sure you've checked Steve Watt's In Memoriam, no indication of a reinternment there.

Where was he re-buried?

Regards Meurig

Good Morning Meurig......

I just have a faint hand written note in pencil stating, "Trooper Melville Claimed by Family, Moved" in the notes that I have from a previous collectors research ......

Moved to new location within cemetery, moved from cemetery to new cemetery I do not know.....

Mike