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Friday, 15 November 2002

29 Trooper Frederick William MARKS
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWCBC

29 Trooper Frederick William MARKS, NSW Citizens' Bushmen

29 Trooper Frederick William MARKS

Frederick William MARKS was born in 1865 and was a drover by trade giving his address as Bowen, Queensland at the time of enlisting in the NSW Citizens' Bushmen Contingent. Marks was enlisted as 29 Trooper Frederick William MARKS and allotted to "A" Squadron. He was listed in Murray, p. 77. When Marks arrived at Cape Town with the Atlantian, he was discharged from the NSW Citizens' Bushmen Contingent on 1 April 1900. The reason for his early discharge in South Africa is unknown although there were complaints from officers that some men enlisted specifically for the free trip to South Africa. There is no record of his reasons for discharge. Field Court Martial records do not indicate that he was dishonourably discharged. Once Marks reached Cape Town in South Africa and was discharged, all available records about him appear to cease.

Citation: 29 Trooper Frederick William MARKS

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Thursday, 14 November 2002

26 Trooper Fergus Stewart Frater, NSW Citizens' Bushmen
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWCBC

26 Trooper Fergus Stewart Frater, NSW Citizens' Bushmen

On Monday, 29 January 1900, Fergus Stewart Frater turned up with his saddle to Randwick Race Track in Sydney and enrolled with the NSW Citizens' Bushmen. After a couple days rigorous testing which involved a medical, a shooting test and a riding test.

Fergus Stewart Frater after attestation and allotment to "A" Squadron

At the end of the month, on 28 February 1900, the men of the contingent boarded the SS Atlantian from Cowper Wharf where they remained for the next 24 hours. The next day, following Admiralty rules, on 1 March 1900, the ship departed Sydney Heads for South Africa.

26 Trooper Fergus Stewart Frater.

Fergus Stewart Frater was born in 1876 at Yarraman, NSW. to parents Alexander and Penelope Frater. He was a shearer by employment. In February 1900 he enlisted in the NSW Citizens' Bushmen as 26 Trooper Fergus Stewart Frater, "A" Squadron. Frater is recorded in Murray, p. 76. Frater was awarded the Queen's South African Medal with the 1901 bar. Frater signed up for further service in South Africa with the Canadian Scouts. His term was from 8 October 1901 to 14 April 1902.

After returning to Australia Frater went back to shearing again. In 1912, Frater married Blanche Beaton. The family settled in Narrabri.

Citation: 26 Trooper Fergus Stewart Frater, NSW Citizens' Bushmen

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NSW Citizens' Bushmen, Roll of Honour, James Edwin Walker
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWCBC

NSW Citizens' Bushmen

Roll of Honour

James Edwin Walker

James Edwin Walker's name on the Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial

James Edwin Walker

Service number: 75

Rank: Trooper [Tpr]

Unit: NSW Citizens Bushmen, A Sqn

Service: Colonial Military Forces

Conflict: South Africa, 1899-1902

Date of death: 17 August 1900

Place of death: Elands River

Cause of death: Killed

Source: AWM142 Roll of Honour cards, War in South Africa, 1899-1902

James Edwin Walker

James Edwin Walker was born in 1868 at Yorkshire, England. A drover by trade, Walker enlisted in the NSW Citizens' Bushmen becoming and 75 Trooper James Edwin Walker and allotted to "A" Squadron. Walker is recorded in Murray, p. 78. At the end of the month, on 28 February 1900, the men of the contingent boarded the SS Atlantian from Cowper Wharf where they remained for the next 24 hours. The next day, following Admiralty rules, on 1 March 1900, the ship departed Sydney Heads for South Africa. Walker was wounded in action at Elands River and subsequently died of his wounds on 17 August 1900.

Initially Trooper James Edward Walker was buried in a communal grave along with Staff Sergeant James Mitchell, Trooper James Daniel Duff, and Trooper John Waddell. After 1966 Walker was reburied in a single grave with his own metal head piece.

Final grave for 75 Trooper James Edwin Walker

[Photo by Colin Roe and extracted from The Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc.]

Further Reading:

The Battle of Elands River

NSW Citizens' Bushmen

Citation: NSW Citizens' Bushmen, Roll of Honour, James Edwin Walker

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Wednesday, 13 November 2002

143 Trooper Alfred Ernest Matthews, NSW Citizens' Bushmen
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWCBC

143 Trooper Alfred Ernest Matthews, NSW Citizens' Bushmen

On Monday, 29 January 1900, Alfred Ernest Matthews turned up with his saddle to Randwick Race Track in Sydney and enrolled with the NSW Citizens' Bushmen. After a couple days rigorous testing which involved a medical, a shooting test and a riding test.

Alfred Ernest Matthews after attestation and allotment to "B" Squadron

143 Trooper Alfred Ernest Matthews.

Alfred Ernest Matthews was born in 1875 at Wagga Wagga, NSW. to parents John Joseph and Eliza Matthews. He was a miller's hand by employment. In February 1900 he enlisted in the NSW Citizens' Bushmen as 143 Trooper Ernest Matthews, "B" Squadron. Matthews is recorded in Murray, p. 79. Matthews was awarded the Queen's South African Medal with the 1901 bar.

Citation: 143 Trooper Alfred Ernest Matthews, NSW Citizens' Bushmen

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Tuesday, 12 November 2002

New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent (NSWCBC), Michael Thomas Hurley
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWCBC

New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent (NSWCBC)

Michael Thomas Hurley

A brief military biography of 114 Sergeant Michael Thomas Hurley

Regimental number	114
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Policeman
Address	Braidwood, NSW
Marital status	Single
Date of Birth	1872
Age at embarkation	28
Next of kin	Father, John Hurley, Braidwood, NSW
Other Family	Mother: Mary Ann Siblings: William A Hurley, born 1860 at Sydney, Certificate No. 330 Anna Hurley, born 1862 at Cooma, Certificate No. 7176 Mary Hurley, born 1867 at Braidwood, Certificate No. 7233 Michael Thomas Hurley, born 1872 at Braidwood, Certificate No. 7712 Edward Hurley, born 1876 at Braidwood, Certificate No. 8777
Enlistment date	January 1900
Rank on enlistment	Sergeant
Unit name	NSW Citizens' Bushmen
Murray Reference	Murray page number - 83
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board Atlantian on 28 February 1900
Final Rank	Sergeant Major
Unit	South African Cavalry
Fate	Remained in South Africa for 18 months until migrating to Chile.
Medals	Queen's South African Medal with 3 bars Cape Colony; Orange Free State; and, Transvaal King's South African Medal with 2 bars 1901; and, 1902

Further Reading:

New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent (NSWCBC)

Citation: New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent (NSWCBC), Micheal Thomas Hurley

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