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3382 Trp H.R Manning, Natal Police late 3rd Dragoon Guards

Henry Manning was born circa 1882 in Battersea, UK.

At the time of his enlistment into the Natal Police in Pietermaritzburg on the 11th June 1904 his personal details were noted as follows: (Ref:NMP 7 page 121 and NMP 10)

Age: 22 years
Height: 5 Foot 8 Inches
Complexion: Fair
Hair: Auburn
Eyes: Blue
Marks: Brown patch on right buttock
Trade or Profession: Milkman
Religion: Church of England
NOK: Mother, Mrs Manning of 29 Stanley Street, Battersea, UK

The enlistment page for Henry Manning confirms under the remarks, that he had previous service with the 3rd Dragoon Guards.

Manning served with the 3rd Dragoon Guards during the Boer War and arrived in SA during Jan/Feb 1901 and it would seem, only served in Natal.

The 3rd Dragoon Guards remained in SA until mid 1904 (this according to a write up by the South African Military Society- Vol 8 No 1-June 1989)

Manning’s enlistment date into the Natal Police as 3382 Trooper on the 11/06/1904 coincides with the departure date of the 3rd Dragoon Guards from SA.

As Manning’s Regimental number is in the 3 Thousands, his service record sheet has survived. It shows that he was promoted to 1st Class Trooper on the 11/06/1905 and was re –engaged on the 11/06/1907 and again on the 11/06/1910. It also shows that he was serving in the Gaol Depot. (Ref:NMP 12 page 384)

The QSA is named to 4646 Pte H.R.Manning, 3rd Dragoon Gds

QSA and clasps confirmed on roll WO100/112 page 282 and 226? (This page number is hard to read)

The Natal 1906 is named to Tpr H.Manning, Natal Police

Research is still on going

Adrian

May your interest in QSA/Natal Rebellion pairs long continue to be crowned with success!

Regards
Brett

Brett,

You are most kind. Much of the research work however, would not be possible without your kind assistance.

Thanks

Regards

Adrian