TOPIC:

DOHERTY, G. H. (George Henry)

REG. NO.: 114
RANK: PRIVATE
REGT: LORD STRATHCONA’S HORSE
BARS: NATAL, ORANGE FREE STATE, BELFAST, SOUTH AFRICA 1901

REMARKS / HISTORY:

1. ENLISTED AT: MOOSOMIN, N.W.T.
2. ENLISTED DATE: February 6th, 1900
3. AGE: 25, BORN: April 1st, 1874
4. BIRTHPLACE: CARLETON PLACE, ONTARIO
5. HEIGHT: 5’ 10 1/2", WEIGHT: 159
5. TRADE OR CALLING: FARMER
6. RELIGION: CHURCH OF ENGLAND
7. NOK - MOTHER, MRS. JAMES DOHERTY, CARLETON PLACE, ONT.
8. MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE
9. DISCHARGED: March 8th, 1901
10. IN FILE LETTER FROM DOHERTY DATED August 4th, 1902 STATING THAT HE HAD NOT YET REC’D THE BARS FOR HIS MEDAL.
12. BATMAN TO MAJOR BELCHER
13. VERIFIED ON RONCETTI ROLL: MEDAL NUMBER 2721
14. NOTE: ON MEDAL ROLL HAS REGIMENTAL NUMBER OF 14
16. NUMBER 3 TROOP, A. SQUADRON, May 18th, 1900 - TO C SQUADRON, July 8th, 1900 - TO B SQUADRON, December 28th, 1900 - TO A SQUADRON.

Thanks Mike.

Is that a presentation watch? Can you post the details.

Best,

Justin

Hi Justin.......

It reads "Presented by the Citizens of Carleton Place to G.H. Doherty 1901"......

Mike

I have always liked the raised dates QSA and thought, very much like the DOM bar, that all collectors should have one!

Doug.

Hello Mike,

These two articles (Ottawa Journal, 12/03/1901 & 20/04/1901) appear to refer to the presentation of the watch, although it is simply called a "testimonial". The presentation was accompanied by an address, and took place on 13th March 1901.
Afterwards, Doherty left his parents' home, Doherty Hall, Ramsay (5km NW of Carleton Place), and travelled to his own farm near Elkhorn, Manitoba.

By the way, does the inscription read "Charlton" or "Carleton"? (for my tribute watch database)

Neville





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Neville_C wrote: Hello Mike,

These two articles (Ottawa Journal, 12/03/1901 & 20/04/1901) appear to refer to the presentation of the watch, although it is simply called a "testimonial". The presentation was accompanied by an address, and took place on 13th March 1901.
Afterwards, Doherty left his parents' home, Doherty Hall, Ramsay (5km NW of Carleton Place), and travelled to his own farm near Elkhorn, Manitoba.

By the way, does the inscription read "Charlton" or "Carleton"? (for my tribute watch database)

Neville .

Good Morning Neville...…. Sorry about that typing error..... Carleton is correct..... A senior moment..... LOL..... Mike