Topic: BatzB - Elands
The Battle of Elands River,
South Africa, 4 August 1900
Australian Prisoners of War
The following list is a compilation of all known Australian Prisoners of War captured at Elands River during the battle. The men captured came from the disgraced Carrington's Column sent to relieve the siege at Elands River but retreated in disorder.
480 Trooper Albert Barker Abbott,
New South Wales Imperial Bushmen. Born 1878 at Dapto. Carpenter by trade. Captured at Elands River. Escaped by choking a guard. Severely wounded 16 February 1901.
492 Trooper Osbert William Francis Board,
New South Wales Imperial Bushmen. Born 1878 at Sydney. Woolseller by trade.
Sergeant Major Thomas Goucher,
2nd Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen.
201 Trooper Forrest Muir,
1st Queensland Mounted Infantry, "A" Company.
156 Private Edward Thomas "Mickey" Phelan,2nd Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen.
235 Private Ernest Smith,1st Queensland Mounted Infantry, "B" Company.
782 Trooper David Henry Tasker,New South Wales Imperial Bushmen. Born in 1878 at Parkes, NSW. Station hand by trade.
286 Trooper Hubert Martel Watt,New South Wales Imperial Bushmen. Born in 1881 at Cowra, NSW. Labourer by trade.
650 Lance Corporall William James Webber,New South Wales Imperial Bushmen. Born in 1878 at Morpeth, NSW. Clerk by trade.
353 Trooper Robert Young,New South Wales Imperial Bushmen. Born in 1872 at Wellington, NSW. Shearer by trade.
Further Reading:
Tasmanians at Elands River, 5 August 1900
The Battle of Elands River, South Africa, 4 August 1900
The Battle of Elands River, South Africa, 4 August 1900, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: The Battle of Elands River, South Africa, Australian POW's at Elands River, 5 August 1900
