J5145 Trooper John Williamson

[Graham Stewart]

This ones for some of our South African researchers. I've recently obtained a "Personal Record Book" to J5145 Trooper John Williamson of Pretoria, S.A.. He doesn't appear to have been a regular soldier, but appears to have been called up voluntarily each year for training in the Mounted Rifles. Could they possibly tell me if researching this sort of soldier is possible or are no records available? He was born in 1877 and went onto serve during the South African War from 1899 - 1902 and was still attending annual training in July 1914.

Thanks in advance,

Graham.

[Riley1965]

Graham,

PM sent.

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