Some Boer War Photos - can you help identify ?

[Mervyn Mitton]

I recently bought this group of photos - they are probably later copies, and may not be associated - although

a number may have links. Only one or two have any writing on the back. Where it is present I will type it

out - too faint in pencil to show on a photo.

I will also add any thing that I feel may help in identifying the subject - or, the location.

Please add your comments.

This first picture is a stereoscopic - but, I have shown only the one side. It is the Royal Munster Fusiliers

at the Redoubt of Honey Nest Kloof on Feb. 16th. 1900.

There is a First aid station with wounded in the middle - an injured man is being treated in the foreground

and dead soldiers appear to be behind this. Many photos were re-staged at this time - however, I think

this is a genuine one.

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[Mervyn Mitton]

With the flat Veldt , long range visibility was a problem. These little makeshift viewing platforms were a

succesful way to keep an eye on the safety of the camp.

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[Mervyn Mitton]

This group appears to be a HQ staff. Seated 2nd from left appears to be a General - the othe three seated are probably

Staff officers with the collar gorgets.

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[Mervyn Mitton]

Probably in 1901 - they are wearing mourning bands for the death of Queen Victoria. I can't see any

other features - apart from the plume some are wearing.

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[Mervyn Mitton]

5th Imperial Yeomanry football team.

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[Mervyn Mitton]

Group of Officers - all wearing mourning armbands. They are sitting in front of a two wheel horse chaise.

Perhaps Imperial Yeomanry

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[Mervyn Mitton]

This very posed photo seems to be a mixture. The officer in front centre appears to be wearing a Welsh Dragon -

the other badges are Crown above a circle. Not at all clear - any ideas ?

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On the back in pencil 'Lt. Trollope'

[Mervyn Mitton]

No ! I haven't a clue who he is - perhaps a local agent - or, an officer off duty ?

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[Mervyn Mitton]

This appears to be a troop of 23 men and their officer. They are not cavalry - no swords. Probably a South

African Mounted Rifles regiment. OR, are they our friends the Imperial Yeomanry ?

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[Mervyn Mitton]

This is the best of the bunch for quality. The Lt. Colonel is front centre. On his left a Major - the others seem to be either 1st. or, 2nd Lieutenants. I am thinking Rifle Regiment - the sword appears to be the 1822 pattern.

All comments very welcome

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