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1 January 2005
Boer War 6th Contingent
(from the Canadian Almanck, 1903)
Enlistment was for 12 months or until termination of war. Comprising the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Regts. C.M.R., with a total strength of 107 officers, 1,965 N.C. officers and men, 2,238 horses. This included a draft of one officer (Lieut. H.J. Woodside) and 28 men for the 2nd Regt. C.M.R.; also one supernumerary medical officer to the 3rd and 5th Regts. C.M.R. (Capt. Lorne Drum, A.M.S., and 2nd Lieut. Russell Thomas, respectively). The 3rd Regt. sailed from Halifax on SS. Cestrian, 8th May, 1902; arrived at Cape Town on 31st idem. Two sqds. of the 4th Regt. and the 6th Regt. sailed from Halifax on SS. Winifredian, 17th May, 1902; arrived at Cape Town 8th June, 1902. Hd. Qrs., two sqds. of the 4th Regt., and the 5th Regt. sailed from Halifax on SS. Corinthian, 23rd May, 1902; arrived at Cape Town, 18th June, 1902. The officers were:-THIRD REGIMENT
Commanding 0fficer: *Maj. V.A.S. Williams (R.C.D.) Major (2nd in command): Capt. D.I.V. Eaton (R.C.A.) Captains: Maj. W. Henderson (48th Regt.) Maj. S.A. Mackenzie (8th F.B.) Capt. W.W. Nasmyth (46th Regt.) Capt. E.C. Arnoldi (2nd F.B.) Adjutant (Capt's. rank): *Capt. C.T. Van Straubenzee (R.C.D.) Lieutenants: Capt: J.H. Staples (45th Regt.) *Capt. Hector Reed (46th Regt.) Lieut. C.G. Barker (13th Regt.) Lieut. W.R. Kingsford (2nd R.I.) Lieut. Alan Butler (1st P.W.F.) Lieut. A.E. Shaw (3rd Dragoons) Lieut. F.N. Gibbs (Res. Off.) Lieut. B.C. White (6th Regt., C.A) Lieut. C.H. Hill (R.C.R.) No rank in Militia or N.W.M.P.: J.E. Armstrong W.G. Bishop V.B. Patterson A.H. Tett Jesse Carl Biggs V.W. Odlum G.S. Sparkes Medical Officers: Surg.-Capt., Lieut. I.R. Murray (A.M.S.) Surg.-Lt., Capt. Lorne Drum (A.M.S.), super-numerary. Veterinary Officer: Vet. Capt., Maj. W.J. Neil (45th Regt.) Quartermaster: *Lieut. W.P. Butcher (W.O.), R.C.R.FOURTH REGIMENT
Commanding Officer: *Lt.-Col. T.L. Boulanger (1st F.B.) Major (2nd in command): Maj. F.A. O'Farrel (87th Regt.) Captains: Maj. J.E.G. Boulton (1st Regt. C.A.) Maj. O.L. Pope (58th Regt.) *Maj. W.C. Good (10th F.B.) Capt. T. Dunning (62nd Regt.) Adjutant (Capt.'s rank): *Capt. E.F. Mackie, D.S.O., (C.M.R.) Lieutenant: Capt. J.J.F. Winslow (71st Regt.) Capt. T.W. Lawlor (12th F.B.) *Lieut. G.L. Boulanger (1st F.B.) Lieut. D.B. Papineau (85th Regt.) Lieut. W.A. Cook (8th Regt.) Lieut. L.A. Roy (1st F.B.) *Lieut. A. Dawson (61st Regt.) Lieut. W.L. Savage (15th Regt.) *Lieut. H. Metzler (74th Regt.) Lieut. W.A. Simson (63rd Regt.) No rank in Militia or N.W.M.P.: H.H. Cameron *C.F. Pooley W.P. Sully R.A. Dickie Lorne Stewart E.A. Williams Medical Officer: Surg.-Maj., Maj. C.E. Elliott (A.M.S.) Veterinary Officer: Vet.-Capt. A.D. Harrington Quartermaster: Lieut.: C. Lavoie (W.O.) (R.C.A.)FIFTH REGIMENT
Commanding 0fficer: *Lt.-Col. A.C. Macdonell, D.S.O., (N.W.M.P.) Major (2nd in command): *Maj. E.A.C. Hosmer (C.M.R.) Captains: Maj. C.H. Rogers (3rd Dragoons) *Lieut. A.W. Strange (Res. Off.) Capt. F.J. Clarke (C.M.R.) F.H. Bagley (late Sgt.-Maj. N.W.M.P.) Adjutant (Capt.'s rank): Inspector D'Arcy E. Strickland (N.W.M.P.) Lieutenants: Capt. T.L. Hartley (90th Regt.) Lieut. H.R. Page (90th Regt.) *Lieut. T. Brown (Nelson R. Co.) Prov. 2nd Lt. C.B. Worsnop (6th Regt.) No rank in Militia or N.W.M.P.: J.C. de Balinhard Lewis Hooper *J.B. Sargeant *J.F. Crean *J.H. Irvine Poynter Standley (late Lt. 90th Regt.) *F.B. Hardy H.H. Nash *C. Tomlinson *J.D. Herriott *A.S. Purves A.A. Vernon Medical Officers: Surg.-Capt. J.M. Jory. Surg.-Lieut. 2nd Lieut, Russell Thomas (supernumerary) Veterinary Officer-Vet.: Capt. A. McMillen Quartermaster-Lieut.: Chas. RavenSIXTH REGIMENT
Commanding Officer: Lt.-Col. J.D. Irving (D.O.C. M.D. No. 9) Major (2nd in command): *Lt.-Col. W.D. Gordon (D.O.C. M.D. No. 5) Captains: Maj. J.M. Caines (5th F.B., C.A.) Maj. F.B. Ross (13th Regt.) *Capt. A.S.A.M. Adamson (G.G.F.Gds.) Capt. G.B. Motherwell (2nd Regt., C.A.) Adjutant (Capt.'s rank): Lieut. F.F.Uniacke (R.C.R.) Lieutenants: Capt. W.A. McCrimmon (7th Regt.) Lieut. J.C. Robins (53rd Regt.) Lieut. E.0. Bradburn (14th F.B., C.A.) *Lieut. D.D. Young (G.G.B.Gds.) Lieut. R.A. Carman (15th Regt.) 2nd. Lieut. C.O. Beardmore (10th Regt.) Lieut. Ashley Cooper (Res. Off.) 2nd. Lieut. D.F. McKinley (36th Regt.) Lieut. J. Gartshore (1st Hussars) Prov. 2nd Lt. W.F.C. Sullivan (6th Regt., C.A.) Lieut. G.H. Irvine (4th Hussars) No rank in Militia or N.W.M.P.: W.H. Bell *G.A. MacBeth (late Capt. 26th Regt.) P.R. Ternan (late Lt. 66th Regt.) B. Holland F.S. Morrison Medical Officer: Surg.-Capt. D.M. Anderson Veterinary Officer: Vet. Capt. S. Hadwen Quartermaster-Lieut.: Capt. J. Hamilton (22nd Regt.)
Orders were also received to turn over to the
Ordnance and Remount Department all arms, equipments, &c., and horses,
and to prepare to entrain for Durban.
I regret to have to report the death of No.
433, Pte. J. Sterling, who died of pneumonia at Pinetown Bridge hospital,
on June 27.
On June 30, the regiment was entrained for
Durban, being again broken up, this time into three parts. On July 1, we
arrived at Durban and embarked on the Leyland Line 'SS. Cestrian'.
I consider the accommodation on the 'SS.
Cestrian' very bad indeed. The steamer was in a most filthy condition when
we embarked, there being on the decks at least 1/4 inch of grease and
filth. The food given both officers and men was of only fair quality and
not properly cooked. The flour used to bake bread was musty, and
consequently the bread was the same.
The first few days of passage we had very
rough weather, but after rounding the Cape the weather was fine and it
continued so for the rest of the voyage.
I beg to draw to your favourable notice the
following officers of the regiment: Captain Mackie, D.S.O., the Adjutant,
was untiring in his efforts for the welfare of all, He was Brigade
Adjutant at Newcastle when the regiments were brigaded, also acting Ship's
Adjutant from Halifax to Durban and from Durban to Halifax, and although
his duties were much increased they were always performed in a most
satisfactory manner to all. He still performed his regimental work, with
the same zeal and ardour. Lieutenants Roy, Boulanger, Dickie, Simson and
Dawson were also excellent officers and have been most zealous in carrying
out their various duties. Lieutenant Dickie acted as adjutant of the two
squadrons under Major O'Farrell, and Lieutenant Simson as quartermaster,
on the 'SS. Cestrian'. They not only performed those extra duties but
looked after their own troops and brought them to a very efficient state.
I would also bring to your notice Reg. Sergt. Major Gimblett, who has not
only performed the duties of Reg. Sergt. Major, but also the duties of
Brigade Sergt, Major, and was invaluable in the
regiment.
I attach the following nominal rolls:
Officers. N.C. O's and men on SS. Cestrian.
Officers, N.C.0's and
men left at Newcastle in detail camp.
Officers, N.C.0's and men left
in hospital at Newcastle and Durban.
Nominal roll of
casualties.
Discharged men.
Also a roll of men who absented
themselves on the embarkation of the regiment.
From Sessional Paper 35a, 1903, Parliament of Canada
Appendix A4th REGIMENT, CANADIAN MOUNTED RIFLES
List Of Officers, N.C. Officers And Men On Board 'SS. Cestrian'
Lt.-Col. Boulanger Surg.-Major Elliott
Captains
Mackie Good Pope Dunning
Lieutenants
Dickie Lawlor Papineau Stewart
Sully Williams Winslow
N.C.Officers and Men
"A" Squadron
Sergeant Majors
8, S.Q.M.S. Smith, J. 3, S.S. Major, Langille, R.M.
Sergeants
23, Abell, C.W. 25, Embree, G.
Corporals
121, Bishop, J.M. 156, Golding, C.F. 108, Hosking, F.W. 95, McLeod, J.A.
Lance-Corporals
135, Allen, G.L. 502, Cowling, T. 35, Graham, E.C. 265, Sheffield, G.
Shoeing-Smiths
186, Barber, A.E. 104, McLean, D.J. 100, Smith, G.
58, Saddler McMullen, J.
402, Bugler-Corporal Lamontagne, J.B.
117, Bugler Crook, R.M.
Privates
88, Allen, W. 146, Doyle, G.F. 109, Little, W.H. 159, Pickering, W.J.
39, Bean, A.R. 69, Doyle, H. 107, Luter, J.A. 87, Ray, W.
43, Bean, E.W. 33, Duffey, G. 72, McAllister, A. 111, Riley, J.
44, Bean, J.L. 122, Duggan, C. 129, McKay, W.A. 124, Ross, A.
59, Belyea, R. 74, Ellerson, W.E. 142, McInnis, W.H. 106, Salkus, T.R.
56, Blizzard, F.E. 51, Fitzgerald, J. 30, McLeod, B.H. 90, Solomon, F.F.
60, Brown, J.J. 113, Flemming, P.J. 76, McMillan J.R. 314, Sinclair, G.V.
147, Brown, J.T. 101, Foley, P. 77, Magee, R.L. 31, Small, H.
477, Bruce, A.W. 380, Gagnon, E. 49, Marks, W.J. 64, Spragg, H.V.
115, Burchell, R.L. 50, Gale, F.J. 73, Marr, C.F. 65, Sprague, M.
29, Carson, J.H. 91, Goodwin, T.C. 143, Morris, F.W. 153, Steeves, 0.
476, Carter, R. 120, Gorham, C.H. 61, Martin, F.B. 81, Stevens, A.
150, Chapman, H. 155 Groggett, C.J. 62, Martin, G.A. 112, Tobin, W.J.
456, Clarke, G.W. 105, Hilton, J. 119, Milsom, P.W. 84, Walsh, A.W.
46, Comeau, J.F. 110, Hilton, W.H. 478, Moffatt, 0.S. 384, Walling, W.
48, Cook, E. 139, Hire, W. 70, Mooney, W.J. 132, Ward, J.B.
134, Cummings, F.B. 34, Hodd, J.J. 114, Murphy, P.J. 103, Welburn, F.
82, Daley, D.F. 475, Holmes, I. 118, Parker, F. 63, Wilson, A.T.
149, Davis, F.H. 151, Keating, T.A. 32, Peters, H. de B. 86, Wood, F.B.
133, Dickey, H.C. 78, Landers, M.C. 36, Pike, J.W. 473, Wood, J.B.
38, Donald, A.B. 123, Leblanc, A.A.
"B" Squadron
Sergeant Majors
18, S.Q.M.S. Rider, P.H. 4, S.S.M. Blake-Foster, A.B.
Farrier-Sergeants
218, Henry, S.
Sergeants
262, Gregory, J.W. 16, Mackness, J. 191, Nunns, F.L.
Corporals
260, Boone, M.E. 409, Foster, W. 214, Moore F.S. 185, Wyse, H.
Lance-Corporals
200, Coffin, P.R.
Shoeing-Smiths
226, Landrigan, F.L. 452, McLean, J.L.
172, Saddler O'Donnell, A.E.
Privates
197, Abbott, P.A. 188, Dunham, H.S. 196, McDougall, P.N. 466, Ranger, G.J.
173, Allan, D. 187, Eaton, L. 222, McFarlane, W. 198, Reid, J.
240, Allen, D.J. 180, Edmonds, W. 252, McGeary, T.J. 210, Schrader, J.H.
93, Allen, E.D. 170, English, A.A. 241, McInnis, C. 169, Scott, I.L.
136, Annand, C.H. 254, Finnamore, A. 192, McIntosh, J. 141, Scott, W.
266, Atkins A.W. 225, Gallant, C.S. 453, McIntyre, H.C. 209, Scott, W.
176, Barnett. E. 199, Greene, J. 253, McManamin, F.E. 221, Smallwood, J.H.
182, Black, W.J. 171, Greenfield, H. 292, McQuaid, P.J. 261, Sulith, J.
251, Blakney, J.L. 214, Howes, E. 454, McQuillan, T.E. 162, Stoba, D. McG.
256, Bonner, B. 235, Hughes, J.B. 223, Martin, P. 219, Sullivan, E.N.
177, Boucher, C.C. 116, Innis W.B. 184, Mathers, J.R. 212, Sullivan, R.H.
259, Brown, J.T. 168, Jennings, H. 491, May, H.J. 181, Sylvester, C.
458, Clark, J.W. 257, Jones, D. 201, Moeser, F.W. 231, Thistle, J.J.
258, Clynick, N.S. 215, Kiggins, F. 174, Morris, H.R. 202, Thom, W.G.
217, Coffin, J.E. 242, Lane, C.E. l83, Mullins, E.P. 20, Thompson, C.H.
248, Cole, W.H. 459, Lawson. P. 455, Mullen, J.T. 66, Thompson, J.A.
243, Corcoran, F.T. 232, Love, H.R. 179, Murray, A.P. 190, Thompson, J.H.
221, Currie, T.A. 204, MacDonald, A.W. 208, Pierce, J. 203, Townsend, G.E.
237, Davey, E.E. 220, MacDonald, C.0. 211, Poulin, J. 253, Valentine, F.
167, Davidson, W.T. 229, McCatherin, H. 498, Power, L.J. 164, Wallace, D.
244, Dryden, H. 96, McCoo, T. 189, Purdie, G.P. 213, Waugh, J.M.
175, Duffey, J.E.
"C" Squadron
1, R.S.M. Gimblett, W.
Sergeant Majors
505, S.Q.M.S. Remillard, N. 6, S.S.M. Small, J.
488, Farrier-Sergeant Kerr, W.H.
Sergeants
317, McDonald, J.A. 504, McAskill, J. 11, Maguire J.W.
Corporals
487, Anthony, P. 270, Berg, F.L. 363, Cowans, E.H. 293, Roy, E.
Lance-Corporals
322, Chantor, G.E. 341, Davis, J.R. 359, Shorten, A.E. 266, Wilken, W.J.
Shoeing-Smiths
27, Rudland, R. 329, Brown, N.D.
373, Saddler Tracey, W.H. 400, Bugler Doddridge, C.T.
Privates
369, Berry, J. 276, Ericson, J.Y. 316, McEwan, T. 352, Pembroke, J.
289, Black, R.D. 382, Gaines, H.J. 339, McDougall, J. 277, Phinney, W.S.
79, Beattie, G.W. 302, Gardner, N.R. 357 McIver, A.S. 331, Pickard, F.F.
300, Bridges, D.W. 5, Gibb, J.J. 290, McKinnon, W.R. 367, Pomeroy, G.W.
335, Brooking, H. 296, Golder, V.R. 320, McLeod, M. 313, Putman, F.H.
354, Brown, J.E. 371, Harris, J.R. 374, McLeod, D. E. 311, Putman, H.L.
323, Campbell, D.S. 360, Heatherington, W.E. 358, McLean, A. 309, Rice, F.
52, Capson, R. 338, Herbert, F.C. 310, McNeil, J. 368, Roberts, L.
312, Cacter, A. 131, Heron, C. 336, McRea, N.C. 303, Schaefer, J.
273, Clarke, J.D. 31, Haley, J. 330, Marshall, D. 285, Seebold, J.
128, Coffin, J.P. 54, Izzard, J.R. 297, Miller, C.P. 351, Simmons, J.
303, Coffin, T.C. 275, Johnston, A.M.M. 328, Miller, 0. 334, Stone, W.E.
264, Colter, J. 271, Jones, C.N. 508, Moody, W. 325, Tebbutt, J.
283, Cook, T.E. 315, LaTey, M. P. 201, Moore, H. 305, Tessier, E.
366, Cooper, R.W. 308, Levi, J. 353, Morrison, A. 365, Treble, J.H.
364, Cooper, T.H. 318, Lewis, W.J. 324, Morrison, Allan 307, Turner, J.S.
356, Cormier, A. 268, Liddell, A.W. 494, Mottram, A. 319, Walker, D.J.
355, Cormier, H. 267, London, W.P. 321, Murphy, E.T. 298, Watson, J.
47, Damery, W.J. 41, McCoach, D. 299, Murray, A. 294, Whelan, P.
361, Damon, E.H. 163, McCracken, W. 332, O'Brien, R.G. 304, White, S.P.
295, Duggan, M. 321, McDonald, D.J. 92, Olson, 0.A. 2S5, Wilgress, E.A.
288, Dwyer, J.W. 40, McDonald, R. 71, Parks, W.J. 370, Wood, R.L.
231, Ereckson, J.
"D" Squadron
Sergeant Majors
404, S.S.M. Lavertu, J. 405, S.Q.M.S. L'Hereux, N. 22, Farrier-Sergeant Purcell, J.R.
Sergeants
490, Gray, H. 10, Hannah, D. 507, Lefebvre, P.W. 345, McDonald, J.H.
407, Sergt.-Cook Giroux, P.V.
Corporals
495, Dagenais, A. 447, Littlewood, P.
Lance-Corporals
381, Hay, A.R. 375, Houston, C.D. 469, Klippert, A.B. 440, Parham, J.B.
413, Stevens, J.R.
Shoeing-Smiths
382, Ford, F. 417, Jodrey, J. 145, Wilson, J.
416, Saddler Pollock, C.R. 506, Sgt. (Bugler) Munro, J.A. 497, Bugler Belanger, E.
Privates
412, Allen, W.J. 347, Davidson, T.A. 94, King, J.B. 410, Ready, E.F.
443, Baxter, D. 419, Day, J.H. 399, Lambert, G. 158, Robinson, C.
438, Blaxall, G. 482, Donnelly, C.J. 426, Lee, J. 422, Rooney, A.C.
418, Borden, J.C. 483, Downing, H. 496, Lefebvre, Z. 13, Roy, A.
391, Boucher, A. 152, Ead, J.C.J. 278, Leprohon, H. 349, Ryan, I.G.
296, Brousseau, E. 480, Embleton, E.H. 377, Lewis, W. 75, Ryan, T.F.
503, Brown, T.L.W. 442, Emery, W.D. 420, Lovelace, F.C. 436, Seed, E.R.
424, Burke, J. 415, Finney, W.C. 137, McDonald, A. 449, Sherry, A.L.L.
431, Cairns C.A. 408, Fleming, J. 389, Mabeux, F. 138, Steele, C.0.
348, Cameron, M. 460, Fleming, J.W. 388, Matte, A. 387, Stoyles, W.H.
428, Campbell, A. 386, Ford, W. 500, Miller, R. 448, Strong, W.
427, Campbell, H. 484, Gates, B.B. 464, Munro, A.W.C. 401, Thibault, P.
429, Campbell, R. 392, Gouedard, G. 154, Munro, C.W. 263, Tracey, M.
485, Cavanagh, T.C. 144, Gowe, A.D. 379, Neil, R. 393, Trudel, L.A.
14, Charlotte, S. 430, Hall, H.E. 481, Nevers, W. 83, Urquhart, C.W.
411, Chesley, F. T. 385, Hanson, E. 461, O'Donnell, J. 446, Wilson, A.E.
346, Colwell, E. 15, Hardy, G. 470, O'Keefe, J.A. 439, Wallace, W.
491, Copeland, J. 435, Harris, C. 437, Paulin, G.F. 350, Walsh, W.
290, Courbron, E. J. 98, Hay, T.W.G. 382, Picary. C. 414, Warren, J.T.
450, Creighton, J.H. 432, Hawkins, J. 465, Pickel, R.L 423, West, W.S.
441, Creswell, G.H. 444, Henry, J.W. 378, Plamondon, A. 421, Wilson, W.L.
53, Dalton, E.J.
Major O'Farrell Captain Boulton
Lieutenants
Boulanger Dawson Pooley Savage
Cameron Metzler Roy Simson
Cook
Quartermaster-Lieutenant Lavie Veterinary-Captain Harrington
"A" Squadron
2, R.Q.M.S. Agius, W. 21, Farrier-Sergeant Robinson, W.
140, Sergeant McKinney 207, Corporal Cairns 116, Lance-Sergeant Orr
(CVWM: *Daniel Joseph McKinney, Captain, "A" Coy. 1st Bn., Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario
Regt.), d.13 June 1916. Age 33, s.o. the late Mr. & Mrs. William McKinney, of St. John, NB;
h.o. Penelope A. McKinney, of 145, Creighton St., Ottawa, bur Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial,
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, BEL.)
Privates
451, Bowness 102, Heffler 457, Perrin 26, Rose
55, Carter 68, Maher 274, Rawle 462, Tracey
28, Feeley 472, McDermott 80, Rose 57, Tumilty
"B" Squadron
24, Sergeant Coombs
Privates
236, Beers 227, Cropley 221, McKenzie 185, Wyse
238, Brown 233, King 239, Murphy 492, White
228, Burrows
"C" Squadron
403, Sergeant Gowen 443, Bugler Horner
Privates
280, Arnold 284, Harrington 94, Murray 406, Swift
17, Burridge 601, Lewis 286, Rendell
"D" Squadron
376, Corporal Blair 12, Corporal Hennessy
Privates
395, Blair 396, Hunter 342, Roche 398, Saucier
394, Farley 471, Morrison 434, Trudel 425, Webb
"A" Squadron
9, Sgt. Getty, C., Newcastle
67, Pte. Coggon, B. A., Newcastle
42, Pte. Damery, W.P., Newcastle
451, Pte. Earle, J.E., Durban.
"B" Squadron
19, Lance-Corp. Enfield, E., Newcastle
489 Bugler Kenney, C.R., Durban
205, Pte. McIntosh, A., Newcastle
"C" Squadron
272, Shoeing-Smith Gee, Durban
287, Pte. Clarke, Durban
372, Pte. Dunsmore, Durban
493, Pte. Hooper, L., Durban
"D" Squadron
344, Pte. Harvey, C.F., Durban
415, Pte. Hickey, J.J., Durban
486, Pte. Hoeg, R., Durban
"B" Squadron "C" Squadron "D" Squadron 195, Corp. Mitchell, W.B. 166, Pte. Fredin, 0. 127, Pte. Foley, W.Officers, N.C. Officers and Men Discharged in South Africa
"A" Squadron
165, Corporal Goldman, H.
"B" Squadron
291, Pte. Cameron, R.W. 249, Pte. Guthrie, P.A.
"C" Squadron
337, Pte. Pack, W.H. 326, Pte. Smith, F.A. 340, Pte. Colbourne, J.A.
