David, Thank you so much! This would definitely be him as he did live in Boyndie at the time of his marriage in 1905 and he had a brother named John R. Barron (their mother's maiden name was Reid). I so far hadn't been able to find anything on him. Thanks again! Maggie Barron Ottawa, Ontario, Canada >>> david_mcnay@blueyonder.co.uk 11/03/05 01:44AM >>> From "A List of Soldiers of Banffshire in South Africa", there are two entries, one of Bombardier A Barron, Boyndie (I presume this is the town he is from) and his brother: Gunner John Reid Barron, also from Boyndie. They were both serving in the 53rd Battery, Royal Field Artillery. Is this your man? This is unfortunately all the information the book has. Regards, David McNay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maggie Barron" <Maggie.Barron@cas-satj.gc.ca> To: <BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 5:34 PM Subject: [BOER-WAR] Scottish Ancester who fought in Boer War > How would I find out and most importantly is there a website which lists > soldiers who fought in the Boer War who were Scottish? My > great-Grandfather, Alexander Walker BARRON was born in Banffshire, > Scotland in 1873 and fought in the Boer War...I don't know much about > this war, so please excuse what may seem like stupid questions, would he > have fought with the British? > > Thanks! > Maggie Barron > rothycat@hotmail.com > > > ==== BOER-WAR Mailing List ==== > Boer War List Page > http://freespace.virgin.net/anglers.rest/BoerWar.htm > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > ==== BOER-WAR Mailing List ==== Getting Started on Boer War Research? http://freespace.virgin.net/anglers.rest/BWInfo.htm ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429

Maggie, Have you tried accessing the National Archives to see if anyone with the Barron surname received a medal during WW1? Andy