Unfortunately the Natal based unit is the U.M.R (Umvoti Mounted Rifles) but you are correct in that it still exists today. Regards Trevor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alexander Paul" <PAlexander@OLDMUTUAL.com> To: <BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 11:18 AM Subject: RE: [BOER-WAR] military designations > I.M.R could be Imvoti Mounted Rifles, a Natal based colonial unit, which I > think still exists. > Paul Alexander > CapeTown > > -----Original Message----- > From: mlagusis [mailto:mlagusis@pacbell.net] > Sent: 13 December 2005 9:07 AM > To: BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [BOER-WAR] military designations > > > > > Hello listers, > > I am new to this list so I apologize if this query is a repeat. I > attempted to send this message before I had subscribed officially, so > this is my second effort. > > > I just received the Attestation papers for my grandfather, Robert > Percy CLARK, for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force (WW1). > In it he lists his previous military experience in South Africa. > > I wonder if anyone can confirm my interpretation of the abbreviations > and the significance of certain initials. > > He lists: > > 4 yrs V.B. Royal Fusiliers...what does V.B. signify? > > 2 yrs V.S.C. Royal Fusiliers....again what is the significance of > V.S.C.? > > 1 yr Rand Rifles > > 3 mo I.M.R. Vol....what does I.M.R. stand for? > > 18 mos D.F.F.A .....I am guessing that this stands for Diamond Fields > Field Artillery. > > 5 mos K.L.H....I am guessing this stands for Kimberley Light Horse. > > 8 yrs 5th C.G.A.....am I correct in guessing that this stands for > Cape Garrison Artillery? > > I think some of his experience must have been concurrent because, as > far as I know, he was only in South Africa from 1900 to 1908. Was it > possible to serve in different outfits simultaneously or was he > padding his resume? > I also have his attestation papers from British National Archives > confirming his service in the South African campaign 1900, 1901 with > the Royal Fusiliers. I believe he received the following medals > (according to my deceased aunt) but I have no idea of their > significance: > > Commander St Michael and St George, the Military Cross, The > Distinguished Service Order, General Service Medals, The Mons Star, > Coronation 1911, South Africa: King’s and Queen’s Long Service Medals. > > Where could I find more details on his South African military record? > > I do know that he went on to achieve the rank of Brigadier General in > the Canadian Army. > > Yours, > Melissa > > > > > ==== BOER-WAR Mailing List ==== > Boer War Links > http://freespace.virgin.net/anglers.rest/BoerWarLinks.htm > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > Please click on the following link to read the Old Mutual legal notice: > <http://www.oldmutual.co.za/e-mail_legal_notice> > Alternatively, send a "blank" e-mail to > <mailto:EmailLegalNotice@oldmutual.com> > > > > > ==== BOER-WAR Mailing List ==== > Getting Started on Boer War Research? > http://freespace.virgin.net/anglers.rest/BWInfo.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 > >

I am researching a relative Charles BOYCE who was an able seaman on HMS POWERFUL and at Ladysmith but sadly died of dysentry at Mooi River (site of the no 4 Field Hospital) on 09 Apr 1900. I understand that his grave is number 4/61. I have been advised that this is in a "dodgy area" but understand that care of the grave will shortly be taken over by the CWGC. Any info on the cemetery and whether or not there might be a marker on the grave would be gratefully received. Steve Boyce