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Trooper in Second Boer War

melsilzer  (View posts) Posted: 6 Mar 2012 9:09PM GMT
Classification: Military
Edited: 6 Mar 2012 9:11PM GMT
Surnames: COLLINS
Looking for information on my gggrandfather.

William Collins
- born 1872 Ireland
- married Annie McNally 1897 in Lurgan, Ireland
- moved to North Gower, Carelton, Ontario in 1909 as part of the soldier settlement program for his service in the 2nd Boer War
- moved to Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan in 1911.
- died and buried in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan.

According to his army discharge papers...

Army Form B. 2077
Parchment Certificate of Character on discharge of-

Soldier No.: 35174
Rank: Trooper
Name: Wm Collins
Regiment: unreadable (? 17th Ball HA)

His conduct and character while with the colours have been, according to the records:-
Very Good

Place: Aldershot
Date: 5/8/02
Signature of Commanding Officer: unreadable (under signature it says "60th Sg ..."

Description of the above named man:-
Age: 25
Height: 5.3
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Brown
Trade: Groom
**scar on left elbow

Note: I have a photo of him in uniform. He is on a horse, holding a gun. On the back of the photo it says
"Wm Collins, British Army, 2nd Boer War"
SubjectAuthorDate Posted
melsilzer 6 Mar 2012 9:09PM GMT 
JeffH01 14 Mar 2012 9:15PM GMT 
melsilzer 18 Mar 2012 8:01PM GMT 
JeffH01 19 Mar 2012 4:20PM GMT 
melsilzer 18 Mar 2012 8:22PM GMT 
JeffH01 19 Mar 2012 9:15PM GMT 
   

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