Welcome, Guest
Username: Password: Remember me
Forgot your password? Forgot your username? Create an account
Forum
Anglo Boer War (1899-1902)
Medals and awards
ALEXANDRIA – RANGERS 1877 & TOWN GUARD 1900 – A REUNITE COMPLETED
  • Page:
  • 1

TOPIC:

ALEXANDRIA – RANGERS 1877 / TOWN GUARD 1900 – A REUNITE 5 years 8 months ago #64368

  • QSAMIKE
  • QSAMIKE's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Senior Member
  • Senior Member
  • Posts: 5865
  • Thank you received: 1971
ALEXANDRIA – RANGERS 1877 / TOWN GUARD 1900 – A REUNITE

Good Day Everyone......

I would at this time announce the following re-unite.....

I first obtain the following for my QSA collection:

14 Private J. E. (James Edward) Nightingale, Alexandria Town Guard, No Bars as Issued.....

I understand that 26 medals were issued to Town Guard.....

There is a copy of the Medal Roll on line here but I am afraid that it is so faded that these old eyes are unable to read it but in the list of members as produced by Dr. David has his name is listed.....

According to my calculations from his Death Notice he would have been 62 when he joined the Town Guard, a real member of Dad's Army......

I also learned that he had served in the operations against The Galekas and Gaikas, and possibly The Griquas (Not sure of this).....

Therefore he would have been entitled to the South Africa Medal 1877-79..... On checking the roll (D. R. Forsyth) I was able to find the following.......,

Trooper J. E. (James Edward) Nightingale, Alexandria Mounted Rangers, Bar 1877-8

According to BBM 26 medals were Issued and Forsyth 42 Sent and 16 Returned for a total of 26 issued......

Thanks to Rory who sent me a copy of his Death Notice:

1. Name Of Deceased: JAMES EDWARD NIGHTINGALE
2. Birthplace Of Deceased: CEYLON
3. Parents: FATHER: THOMAS HENRY NIGHTINGALE (Son of 11th Baronet Nightingale) MOTHER: HANNAH ELIZABETH NIGHTINGALE (born Parry)
4. Age Of The Deceased: SEVENTY YEARS
5. Condition Of Life (Occupation): PENSIONER
6. Married or Unmarried, Widow or Widower: MARRIED
7. Name of Surviving Spouse: ADRIANA JOSINI NIGHTINGALE (born Van Niekirk)
8. Name and Date of Death of Previous Spouse: LOUISA NIGHTINGALE (born Short) ... 29th December, 1869 ...
9. The Day of the Decease: Ninth, December, 1908

There is some more information about his 11 Children, yes Eleven.....

Will update as I find out more information and will add Photos when arrived and mounted.....

Mike

Thank You to:

Dr. David
Rory
R. Forsyth and
Marlene and Terry
Life Member
Past-President Calgary
Military Historical Society
O.M.R.S. 1591

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

ALEXANDRIA – RANGERS 1877 / TOWN GUARD 1900 – A REUNITE 5 years 8 months ago #64372

  • djb
  • djb's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Administrator
  • Administrator
  • Posts: 33013
  • Thank you received: 5066
That's a fantastic re-unite. What a lovely combination that will be.
Dr David Biggins

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

ALEXANDRIA – RANGERS 1877 & TOWN GUARD 1900 – A REUNITE COMPLETED 5 years 8 months ago #64434

  • QSAMIKE
  • QSAMIKE's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Senior Member
  • Senior Member
  • Posts: 5865
  • Thank you received: 1971
Photographs as promised the Re-Unite is now official...….

Hope that you enjoy...…

Mike















Life Member
Past-President Calgary
Military Historical Society
O.M.R.S. 1591
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

ALEXANDRIA – RANGERS 1877 & TOWN GUARD 1900 – A REUNITE COMPLETED 5 years 8 months ago #64442

  • djb
  • djb's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Administrator
  • Administrator
  • Posts: 33013
  • Thank you received: 5066
Fantastic pictures of a great re-unite, Mike.
Dr David Biggins

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
  • Page:
  • 1
Moderators: djb
Forum
Anglo Boer War (1899-1902)
Medals and awards
ALEXANDRIA – RANGERS 1877 & TOWN GUARD 1900 – A REUNITE COMPLETED
Time to create page: 0.915 seconds
Powered by Kunena Forum