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Hello

I'm very happy to be here. I found this site because there is a post about someone from my husband's family tree. I have no special interest in this war beyond a number of soldiers who fought in it. However, my husband served in the Royal Artillery and has a huge interest in military history so I might be some use as well as seeking information for my research.

Hello Madelaine and welcome to the forum.
Why not tell us who the family members are as there is a wealth of expertise in the forum

Good hunting
Wayne

Welcome to the forum Madelaine I am sure that you and your husband will enjoy themselves here.....

Mike

Welcome Madelaine!

The most direct Boer War participant was Kenneth Kirke wikitree profile

A Royal Artillery Officer, he was at Lombard's Kop and the defence of Ladysmith.

While visiting Kew, in gentler times, I read through much of his army record and discovered that he suffered from shell shock in WWI. Comments such as "I don't understand. He was brave enough in S Africa" led me to this conclusion.

Another, more distant relative, is Lancelot Baines, a thread with photographs of both him and his grave in S Africa is what led me here.

Welcome to the group, Madelaine.