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Friday, 29 November 2002
New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent, George Reginald McGuinness
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWCBC

NSWCBC

New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent 

George Reginald McGuinness

 

George Reginald McGuinness

 

George Reginald McGuinness was born in 1878 at Beechworth, Victoria. A drover by trade, McGuinness enlisted in the NSW Citizens' Bushmen becoming  and 34 Trooper James Daniel Duff and allotted to "A" Squadron. McGuinness is recorded in Murray, p. 76. 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. McGuinness was killed in action at Onverwacht on 16 March 1901. McGuinness was buried in Winburg combined cemetery.

 

Further Reading:

New South Wales Citizens Bushmen's Contingent

New South Wales Citizens Bushmen's Contingent, Roll of Honour  

Boer War, 1899 - 1902

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

 


Citation: New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent, George Reginald McGuinness

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST
Updated: Monday, 17 May 2010 12:30 PM EADT
Thursday, 28 November 2002
New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent, Thomas Henry Walther
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWCBC

NSWCBC

New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent 

Thomas Henry Walther

 

Thomas Henry Walther

 

Thomas Henry Walther was born in 1879 at Wellington, New Zealand. A stockman by trade, Walther enlisted in the NSW Citizens' Bushmen becoming  and 485 Trooper Thomas Henry Walther and allotted to "C" Squadron. Walther is recorded in Murray, p. 82. 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. Walther was invalded back to Australia on 3 November 1900. He remained on the NSW Government pension till 31 May 1908. He was also recorded in the New Zealand Defence Force, Personnel Archives for his service in South Africa (see Archway: WALTHER, T H - SA485 - Army).

 

Further Reading:

New South Wales Citizens Bushmen's Contingent

New South Wales Citizens Bushmen's Contingent, Roll of Honour  

Boer War, 1899 - 1902

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

 


Citation: New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent, Thomas Henry Walther

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST
Updated: Monday, 17 May 2010 12:33 PM EADT
Tuesday, 26 November 2002
New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent, James Daniel Duff
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWCBC

NSWCBC

New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent 

James Daniel Duff

 

James Daniel Duff

James Daniel Duff was born in 1875 at Tingha, NSW. A lessee by trade, Duff enlisted in the NSW Citizens' Bushmen becoming  and 34 Trooper James Daniel Duff and allotted to "A" Squadron. Duff is recorded in Murray, p. 76. 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. Duff was killed in action by Boer Pom Poms at Elands River on 4 August 1900.

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

 

Final grave for 34 Trooper James Daniel Duff
[Photo by Mary James and extracted from The Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc.]

 

Elands River

For more information about the battle at Elands River, the War Diary of the NSW Imperial Bushmen details this action. A report on the action was filed by Major Tunbridge on 18 August 1900. 

 

Further Reading:

Elands River

New South Wales Citizens Bushmen's Contingent

New South Wales Citizens Bushmen's Contingent, Roll of Honour  

Boer War, 1899 - 1902

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

 


Citation: New South Wales Citizens Bushmans Contingent, James Daniel Duff


Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST
Updated: Monday, 17 May 2010 12:39 PM EADT
Monday, 25 November 2002
327 Trooper John Waddell
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWCBC

327 Trooper John Waddell, NSW Citizens' Bushmen

 

327 Trooper John Waddell

John Waddell was born in 1872 at Shoalhaven, NSW. A horsebreaker by trade, Waddell enlisted in the NSW Citizens' Bushmen becoming  and 327 Trooper John Waddell and allotted to "C" Squadron. Waddell is recorded in Murray, p. 82.

 

Studio portrait of 327 Trooper John Waddell

[AWM Photo A04430]

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. Waddell was killed in action by Boer Pom Poms at Elands River on 4 August 1900. He was Mentioned in Despatches on 17 June 1902.

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

 

Final grave for 327 Trooper John Waddell
[Photo by Colin Roe and extracted from The Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc.]

 

Elands River

For more information about the battle at Elands River, the War Diary of the NSW Imperial Bushmen details this action. A report on the action was filed by Major Tunbridge on 18 August 1900. This can be found at:

Report by Major Tunbridge about Elands River, 18 August 1900, page 1 

Report by Major Tunbridge about Elands River, 18 August 1900, page 2 

Report by Major Tunbridge about Elands River, 18 August 1900, page 3 

Report by Major Tunbridge about Elands River, 18 August 1900, page 4 

Report by Major Tunbridge about Elands River, 18 August 1900, page 5 

Report by Major Tunbridge about Elands River, 18 August 1900, page 6

 


Citation: 327 Trooper John Waddell


Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST
Updated: Monday, 10 May 2010 10:36 PM EADT
Sunday, 24 November 2002
45 Trooper Philip Dickinson
Topic: BW - NSW - NSWCBC

45 Trooper Philip Dickinson, NSW Citizens' Bushmen

On Monday, 29 January 1900, Philip Dickinson 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.

Philip Dickinson 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.

 

45 Trooper Philip Dickinson

Philip Dickinson was born in 1874 at Leeds, England. A labourer by trade, Dickinson enlisted in the NSW Citizens' Bushmen becoming 45 Trooper Philip Dickinson and allotted to "A" Squadron. Dickinson is recorded in Murray, p. 76. Dickinson also appears to have seen service with the Bushveldt Carbineers. Dickinson was awarded the Queen's South African Medal with the 1901 bar.

 

Great War Service

1001 Private Philip Dickinson, 12th Light Horse Regiment, 4th Reinforcement

Philip Dickinson, a brief military biography from The AIF Project:

Phillip DICKINSON

Regimental number    1001
Religion    Roman Catholic
Occupation    Shearer
Address    61 Morton Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Marital status    Married
Age at embarkation    33
Next of kin    Wife, Mrs Trease Dickinson, 61 Morton Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Enlistment date    2 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll    3 July 1915
Rank on enlistment    Private
Unit name    12th Light Horse Regiment, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number    10/17/2
Embarkation details    Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll    Private
Unit from Nominal Roll    Light Horse Details
Fate    Effective abroad (still overseas)

Citation: 45 Trooper Philip Dickinson


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Updated: Monday, 10 May 2010 10:38 PM EADT

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