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The RHA provided 10 batteries: A, G, J, M, O, P, Q, R, T and U.

However, there are medal rolls for men of other batteries too.

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(194 Records)

 Surname   Forename/inits   Regimental no   Rank   Notes 
AldridgeJ BLieutenantMID LG: 4 May 1900, page: 2842. Source: Lieutenant General French. 2 February 1900. Re: Colesberg
This page contains all the London Gazette pages for the Boer War
AllcardHerbertLieutenantALLCARD, HERBERT, Lieutenant, was born 9 April, 1876, son of E J Allcard, of Holmsdale, Teddington.  He became a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery 21 March, 1896; Lieutenant 1 March, 1899, and Captain 22 December 1901.  He saw active service in the South African War from 1899 to 1902, being present in operations in Orange Free State, February to May 1900; operations in Transvaal, east of Pretoria, October 1900; operations in Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900, including actions at Biddulphsberg, Wittebergen (1 to 29 July) and Caledon River (27 to 29 November); operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899 to 1900; operations in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to February 1901, and March, 1901 to March, 1902; operations in Cape Colony, December 1900 and February 1901 to 31 May 1902.  He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps, the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]:"Herbert Allcard, Lieutenant, Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery.  In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa".  He was invested by the King 18 December 1902.  He was promoted Major 29 July 1912.  He was Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Artillery, 23 January to 20 September 1916, when promoted to substantive rank.  Lieutenant Colonel Allcard married, in 1905, Althea Beryl Molyiieux, only daughter of  H Molyneux Carter, of Poulton Manor, near Bristol.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book)
AlleyneJCaptain And AdjutantFrontier Wars. SAGS (1) 1879
Anderson?3603Regimental Sergeant MajorWounded. Diamond Hill, 11 June 1900
Brigade Division Staff
Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll
AndrewsW83757GunnerDangerously wounded. Boschman's Kraal, 26 March 1901
S Section. Pompom Section
Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll
Barnes81445DriverPrisoner. Sannah's Post, 31 March 1900
Brigade Division Staff. Released
Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll
BarryJames DavidMajorOf Scribblestown Park, Castlerock, Company Dublin, and of Kildare Street Club, Dublin, was born in Dublin Apr 12, 1858, is eldest son of Rt Hon C R Barry, and was educated at Woolwich. He served in the RHA from 1877 to 1899, retiring in the latter year with captain's rank. In the interim he served as ADC to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland (1880-84). When the Boer War broke out he rejoined his regiment (Jan, 1900); commanded a mixed battery, received the QSA and three clasps, was mentioned in despatches, and was promoted Major. He married June 6, 1895, the Hon Florence Madeline, 2nd daughter of Lord Clanmorris.
BegbieA R GCaptainPom Poms
Demise: Killed in action 24 Feb 1902
Place: Vrede Near Langverwacht
Source: In Memoriam by S Watt
BellamyJ / G93115GunnerDemise: Killed in action 03 Oct 1900
Place: Barberton
Source: In Memoriam by S Watt
BignallJ W90655GunnerDied of disease. Bloemfontein, 8 May 1900
Ammunition Park
Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll
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