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Thursday, 27 February 2003
Boer War - Tasmania, Contingents sent, 1899 - 1902, Outline
Topic: BW - Tas

Boer War - Tasmania

Contingents sent, 1899 - 1902

Outline

 

The First Tasmanian Contingent on parade at Hobart, October 1899.

 

In 1911, Lieutenant-Colonel P. L. Murray, produced a marvellous Boer War reference detailing all the contingents sent from Australia to South Africa, giving a brief history of the formation and finally, listing all the soldiers who saw service in South Africa with that unit. The book was called, Official Records of the Australian Military Contingents to the War in South Africa. It is now the standard reference and starting place for any person interested in pursuing information about Australian involvement in the Boer War.

Murray, P. L., Official Records of the Australian Military Contingents to the War in South Africa, p. 545.

 

Tasmania Prefatory.

Authority for the Tasmanian Contingents was conferred by Statute, namely, the Tasmanian Military Contingent Act 1899, 63 Vic. No. 11, and by regulations thereunder.

Pay was issued to the first and second Contingents, according to rates as stated, by the Tasmanian Government and the Imperial Government ; to the remainder by the Imperial Government, the Tasmanian Government acting as agents.

Clothing, equipment, and necessaries ware furnished upon a liberal scale ; and horses and saddlery provided; but (as in saes of the other Contingents) not returned from South Africa.

Camps of Instruction were held in the lust instance at the Military Barracks Hobart; and afterwards at the Show Grounds, Newtown.

The period of engagement was twelve months, or the duration of the war. About twelve months was the average service of any Australian Contingent, though many officers, N.C.O.'s and men remained behind, and served in other Contingents or were employed.

Tasmania sent four Contingents to the war. A draft for the first Contingent is also sometimes counted as another; but this is manifestly erroneous, as will be perceived from the record of that Contingent. The State also contributed a half-company to First Australian Commonwealth Hone; a company to the Third, and a squadron to the Eighth.

The First Contingent was a company of Infantry, which was mounted in South Africa, and became part of the Australian Regiment. They were in General Clements' Force, and engaged in operations round Colesberg ; were in the advance upon Bloemfontein ; joined Colonel Henry's Brigade, and participated in the march to Pretoria, actions and operations. Thence to Komati Poort.

The Second Contingent (Bushmen) served with General Carrington's Column in Rhodesia and Western Transvaal; and afterwards under Lord Errol and Lord Methuen in Transvaal, Griqualand West, and Orange River Colony.

The Third (Imperial) Contingent were in operations in Eastern Orange Free State under General Paget ; and also under him in North East Transvaal and Western Transvaal. Operations in Cape Colony with General Plumer.

The Fourth (Imperial Bushmen) Contingent served in Cape Colony under General French, and subsequently joined Colonel Gorring's Flying Column, and did excellent service in many operations and actions.

Although the number of men and horses despatched to the front was naturally comparatively small, yet the Tasmanians did excellent work wherever they want ; and the proportion of honours and rewards distributed was relatively circumstance which speaks for itself with significance.


 

Further Reading:

Boer War - Tasmania

Boer War - Tasmania, Contingents sent, 1899 - 1902, Roll of Honour

Boer War, 1899 - 1902

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

 


Citation: Boer War - Tasmania, Contingents sent, 1899 - 1902, Outline

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Wednesday, 26 February 2003
Boer War - Tasmania, Contingents sent, 1899 - 1902, Details
Topic: BW - Tas

Boer War - Tasmania

Contingents sent, 1899 - 1902

Details

 

CONTINGENT    DEPARTED    RETURNED





1st (Tasmanian Mounted Infantry)    October 27, 1899    December 7, 1900
1st (Tasmanian Mounted Infantry) - Reinforcements    January 18, 1900    December 7, 1900
2nd (Tasmanian Bushmen)    March 5, 1900    June 14, 1901
3rd (First Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen)    April 26, 1900    August 5, 1901
4th (Second Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen)    March 27, 1901    June 25, 1902
1st Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse (TAS)    February 16, 1902    August 9, 1902
3rd Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse (TAS)    April 8, 1902    August 9, 1902
8th Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse (TAS)    May 21, 1902    July 28, 1902

 

Further Reading:

Boer War - Tasmania

Boer War - Tasmania, Contingents sent, 1899 - 1902, Roll of Honour

Boer War, 1899 - 1902

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

 


Citation: Boer War - Tasmania, Contingents sent, 1899 - 1902, Details

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Monday, 24 February 2003
Boer War, 1899 - 1902, Australian Forces, Tasmania, Roll of Honour
Topic: BW - Tas

Boer War, 1899 - 1902

Australian Forces

Roll of Honour

Tasmania


Poppies on the Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial, Canberra

 

The Roll of Honour contains the names of all the men known to have served at one time with the Tasmanian forces and gave their lives in service of Australia, whether as part of the Tasmanian forces or another unit during the Boer War.

 

Roll of Honour

 

Elliot Henry BAILEY, First Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Contingent.

Thomas William BARKER, First Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Contingent.

Henry Allwright BETTS, First Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Contingent.

Henry Mitchell BLACK, First Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Contingent.

Godfrey Hugh BROWN, Third Tasmanian Contingent, Fourth Bushmen.

Joseph BUTLER, First Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Contingent.

Alfred BUTTON, First Australian Regiment Tas; First Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Contingent.

 

Francis Gilbert COWELL, Fourth Tasmanian Contingent, Second Imperial Bushmen.

Charles CUNDY, 3rd Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse, Tas.

 

Robert Percy DOOLIN, First Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Contingent.

 

Albert Edward FITZALLEN, 1 Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse, Tasmania, 1/2 Coy.

 

Thomas GALVIN, First Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Contingent.

Atherly GILHAM, First Australian Regiment Tas; First Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Contingent.

 

Vincent Lade HODGMAN, 3rd Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse, Tas.

Leonard Percy HUTTLEY, Fourth Tasmanian Contingent, Second Imperial Bushmen.

 

Edward Roger JACSON, Tasmanian Bushmen (Second Contingent).

 

Louis Frances John LETTE, Third Tasmanian Contingent, Fourth Bushmen.

Douglas M LYNE, Fourth (Second Imperial Bushmen) Contingent, Tasmania.

 

Percy MCLAREN, Third Tasmanian Contingent, Fourth Bushmen.

Frank Edward MORRISBY, 1 Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse, Tasmania, 1/2 Coy.

 

John ORR, Fourth Tasmanian Contingent, Second Imperial Bushmen.

 

J PHEGAN, Fourth Tasmanian Contingent, Second Imperial Bushmen.

Roland Philip PITT, First Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Contingent.

 

Arthur Arnold SALE, Third Tasmanian Contingent, Fourth Bushmen.

 

William Isaac WADLEY, Third Tasmanian Contingent, Fourth Bushmen.

Crosswell Herbert WALTER, Third Tasmanian Contingent, Fourth Bushmen.

John WARBURTON, Fourth Tasmanian Contingent, Second Imperial Bushmen.

 

Lest we forget

 

Further Reading:

Boer War - Tasmania

Boer War, 1899 - 1902

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

 


Citation: Boer War, 1899 - 1902, Australian Forces, Tasmania, Roll of Honour

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Thursday, 20 February 2003
1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, Contents
Topic: BW - Tas - 1TMI

1st TMI

1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry

Contents

 

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1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, Outline

 

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1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, Nominal Roll

 

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1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry Draft, Album Contents 

 

 

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1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, Departure

 

Roll of Honour

1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, Roll of Honour

Lest We Forget

 

 

Further Reading:

1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry

1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, Roll of Honour

Boer War, 1899 - 1902

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

 


Citation: 1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, Contents

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST
Updated: Sunday, 5 February 2012 8:37 AM EAST
Wednesday, 19 February 2003
1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, Outline
Topic: BW - Tas - 1TMI

1st TMI

1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry

Outline

 

Map illustrating the activities of the 1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry in South Africa, 1900.

[From: Chamberlain, M., The Australians in the South African War 1899-1902, Canberra, 1999.]

 

In 1911, Lieutenant-Colonel P. L. Murray, produced a marvellous Boer War reference detailing all the contingents sent from Australia to South Africa, giving a brief history of the formation and finally, listing all the soldiers who saw service in South Africa with that unit. The book was called, Official Records of the Australian Military Contingents to the War in South Africa. It is now the standard reference and starting place for any person interested in pursuing information about Australian involvement in the Boer War.

Murray, P. L., Official Records of the Australian Military Contingents to the War in South Africa, pp. 546 - 548.

 

First (Tasmanian) Contingent.

This Contingent, which consisted of one company of Infantry (converted in South Africa into Mounted Infantry), was raised in October, 1899, under statute of the local Legislature, 63 Vict. No. 11, with an establishment of 4 officers, 1 warrant officer, 5 sergeants, 4 corporals, 2 buglers, and 64 privates. It was subsequently strengthened by a draft comprising 1 officer (Medical Staff), 2 sergeants, and 43 rank and file. Men were enlisted as far as possible from the local forces; and it was notified that officers and N.C.O.'s of such forces serving in the ranks whose Position and seniority had been altered, would resume their original position and seniority on their return to Tasmania.


Pay.

The following were the rates of pay from date on which officers and others reported themselves in camp, to time of disembarkation in South Africa :-Privates and buglers, 4s. 8d. per diem; corporals, 7s.; sergeants, 8s.; colour-sergeants, 9s.; warrant officers, 11s. 6d.; lieutenants, 19s.; captains, 23s. 6d.

After the date of disembarkation in South Africa, the following was the rate of pay:-Privates, 3s. 6d.; buglers, 3s. 6d; corporals, 5s. 4d.; sergeants, 5s. 8d.; colour-sergeants, 6s.; warrant officers, 6s. 6d.; lieutenants, 10s.; captains, 8s. 11d.

The difference between the two rates was paid by the Imperial Government. Any member of the Contingent was authorized to make over his pay to an agent approved by the Defence Minister. A personal allowance of £5 was granted to commissioned officers towards the cost of kit; and the cost of the valise was also defrayed from funds specially provided.


Equipment Etc.

Uniform consisted of khaki cloth jacket, trousers, puttees, and field-service hat. Great-coats with capes, khaki cloth frock, and boats were also provided as wall as field-service cap, worsted cap, haversack, and a very complete kit, comprising underclothing and necessaries, water-bottles, clasp-knives, and mess-tins.

Rifle M.E. .303, with bayonet, &c., waist belts, ball-bags, and V.E. braces. Regimental transport was furnished.

It was estimated that the total weight of equipment was as follows:-For an officer-Articles carried on the person, 37 lbs. 0¼ ozs; articles carried in kit bag and kettles, 19 lbs. 10½ ozs.; total, 56 lbs. 10¾ ozs. For others-Articles carried on the person, 49 lbs.. 5¾ ozs.; articles carried in kit bag, 17 lbs. 3½ ozs.; total, 66 lbs. 9¼ ozs.



Departure And Return.

The Contingent left on the 27th October, 1899, comprising - 4 officers, 76 others, with 2 wagons. Six died or were killed; 2 were struck off in South Africa; 4 officers, 68 others, returned to Australia.

The draft was despatched on 18th January, 1900, of 2 officers, 45 others, with 2 wagons. Four died; 1 officer, 41 others returned. One officer was in charge to South Africa only.

 

Promotions.

Captain C. 9t. C. Cameron, promoted to Major, -- December, 1899. Lieutenant Wallace Brown, promoted to Captain.

Sergeants W. P. Lowther and F. B. Adams were promoted to Lieutenants, Bushmen's Contingent.

Corporal C. R. A. Chalmers, promoted Lieutenant, " E " Squadron, 3rd Australian Commonwealth Horse.

Sergeant H. Hallam, Privates C. O. Blyth, F. R. Chalmers, M. H. Swan, J. M'Cormiok, and G. F. Richardson became Lieutenants in 4th Contingent.



Service.

The First Tasmanian Contingent was under the command of Captain C. St. C. Cameron who, as an officer of the 9th Lancers, had taken part in Lord Roberts' great march across Afghanistan, and was therefore well qualified to lead theta when they figured in the mounted branch. The Company left Launceston, Tasmania, on 27th October, 1899, and embarked on board the transport Medic at Melbourne on the 28th arrived at Cape Town on 26th November. (Vide let Victorian Contingent).

The Contingent were at first on the De Aar-Modder line, where, with the remainder of the Australian Regiment, they garrisoned Enslin and other posts protecting the railways. At Naauwpoort, Cape Colony, on 1st February, 1900, they received horses, and joined General Clements' Force then holding the long line opposite the Boer position. They were engaged in operations around Colesberg, which was occupied on 28th February; but all their good service with the Australian Regiment has been narrated, under heading already referred to.

A draft of two sergeants and 43 rank and file, under Captain A. R. Riggall who took charge to Beira, and having with them Lieutenant (Medical Staff) C. Jamieson, left Hobart on 18th January, 1900; embarked in the transport Moravian at Melbourne on the 23rd., and arrived in South Africa on 20th February. They proceeded to Victoria West Road, where they were engaged on the lines of communication until the. 5th April, when they entrained for Bloemfontein, and joined the company there.

After their arrival at Bloemfontein, the Tasmanians, with the let and 2nd Victorians and the South Australians, were put under the command of Colonel Henry, whose Mounted Infantry were about the outpost line north of Glen Station. They took part in many reconnoitring patrols before the advance to Pretoria; and were in the action at Hout Nek, 30th April. Major Cameron, who had been wounded and taken prisoner (24th February) had been recaptured at Bloemfontein, and resumed command. During the march to Pretoria, which commenced on 2nd May, Colonel Henry's men were generally the screen in front of the centre and left-centre. They had very hard riding, often from 40 to 60 miles in a day, and took a prominent part in a number of skirmishes and engagements: notably Vet River (6th. Map); Zand. River (10th May), when Major Cameron was again wounded; at the coal mines on the banks of the Vaal; and in the fighting outside Pretoria.

After the occupation of Pretoria, the Mounted Infantry were mostly stationed on the eastern front. They were at the battle of Diamond Hill, and in the eastern advance from Pretoria. They were in the actions at Balmoral at the end of July, and near Belfast on 7th September. After some very hard. marching over rough country, where scouting was difficult, Komati Poort was entered on 24th September. They attended a review there on the 28th.

The total sere ice may be thus summarized :-Operatiotns round Colesberg under General Clements. Joined 4th Mounted Infantry Corps at Bloemfontein. Advance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria, with Hutton's Mounted Infantry Brigade and XI Division; including actions at gorse Kloof, Brandfort, Vet River, Zand River, Elandefontein, Johannesburg, and Diamond Hill. From Pretoria to Komati Poort with 18th Brigade, 11th Division; including actions at Belfast, and occupation of Kapsche Hoop.

In October, the Contingent was taken to Pretoria and there inspected by Lord Roberts.

Lieutenant J. C. Walch, S.T.A., who accompanied the Contingent as a Special Service officer, served with the Royal Horse Artillery, and was present with "Q" battery on 31st March, 1900, at Sanna's Post, when he was severely wounded on the right arm. It was at this action that, owing to the gallant conduct of the battery as a whole, four Victoria Crosses were awarded, for one officer, one N.C.O., and two gunners. Lieutenant Welch subsequently joined the Contingent.

The Contingent embarked on the transport Harlech Castle at Cape Town on 3rd November, 1900, and arrived in Tasmania on 7th December, having called at Albany, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Disbanded on 8th December.

 

War Service and Honours.

Cameron, Major C. St. C.-Afghan campaign, '78-'79-'80, with 5th Lancers. Medal with clasps. Bronze star - "Kabul to Candahar." Operations in Cape Colony, Orange Free State, and Transvaal, between November, 1899, and October, 1900; including advance on Kimberley, actions round Colesberg, and at Vet River, Zand River, Karee Kloof, Brandfort, and Belfast. Twice wounded Despatches, London Gazette. C.B. Queens Medal with three clasps. Aids-de-Camp to Governor-General, 8th August, 1902

Brown, Captain W.- Operations as stated, including actions round Colesberg and at Belfast. Specially mentioned in Commanding Officer's report, 7th December, 1900. Queen's Medal with three clasps.

Heritage, Lieutenant F. B.- Operations as stated; including advance on Kimberley, and actions round Colesberg, Karee Kloof, Brandfort, Vet River, Zand River, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Diamond Hill, and Belfast. Specially mentioned in Commanding Officer's report, 7th December, 1900. Queen's Medal with five clasps.

Reid, Lieutenant G. E.- Operations and actions as stated. Specially mentioned in Commanding Officer's report, 7th December, 1900. Queen's Medal with clangs.

Jamieson, Lieutenant S. C. (Medical Staff).- Operations and actions as stated except Colesberg. Specially mentioned in Commanding Officer's report, 7th December, 1900. Queen's Medal with five clasps.

 

 

Further Reading:

1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry

1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, Roll of Honour

Boer War, 1899 - 1902

Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920

 


Citation: 1st Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, Outline

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