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A new aquisition.
21185 Private Walter Gibb Border Horse.
Confirmed on medal rolls and Nominal roll on the forum.
Any information or comments most welcome.




Paul

Hello Paul,
I managed to miss this post, I like the Border Horse they were part of Brabants Colonial Division and were in the van of his columne that took part in the relief of Wepener, even though Gibb was not a member then, I dare say he sent much of his time with them running around the Cape Colony after Christian De Wet!
Regards Frank.

Hello Frank,

Thank you for your reply and the extra information on the Border Horse.
Excuse my ignorance but is that the same Brabants as the Brabants Horse?

Paul

Frank Kelley wrote: Hello Paul,
I managed to miss this post, I like the Border Horse they were part of Brabants Colonial Division and were in the van of his columne that took part in the relief of Wepener, even though Gibb was not a member then, I dare say he sent much of his time with them running around the Cape Colony after Christian De Wet!
Regards Frank.

Paul,
Edward Brabant raised Brabants Horse and commanded the Colonial Division, they spent much of their time in the Eastern Cape.
Frank

Thanks Frank

Its great to call on your infinate ABW knowledge!

Many thanks
Paul

Frank Kelley wrote: Paul,
Edward Brabant raised Brabants Horse and commanded the Colonial Division, they spent much of their time in the Eastern Cape.
Frank

Paul,
He had two sons, one lost his life at Ladysmith during the siege with the Imperial Light Horse and the other was a Capt in the SAMIF.
Frank