Hello Carole! Small world. I've just got back from the National Archives ((PRO) at Kew researching a Boer War officer. Anyway, to answer your question, there are indexes at the Family Records Centre (FRC) dealing with armed forces war deaths from 1899-1948 that you can use to obtain a death certificate. The series you need is Natal and South Africa Forces 1899-1902. These indexes are also at the National Archives. I don't know how detailed any certificate will be. Some I have for the First World War simply state 'Killed in Action, France'. You may also find some useful information in the War Office (WO) series at the National Archives. All the best Gary (Samson) Canterbury, Kent > -----Original Message----- > From: Noden [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: 28 June 2003 8:23 pm > To: [email protected] > Subject: [BOER-WAR] Boer War - death certificate? > > > Hello listers, > > I have rejoined after a long absence and wonder if someone > could help me with a little query. > > My greatgrandfather was in the Scottish Rifles and died (of > dysentery) in Pietermaritizburg on 7th March 1900. > > Would there be an entry in the GRO Index and therefore a > birth certificate for him? > > Would be grateful if someone could answer this. > > Thank you, > Carole