Canadians Troops to South Africa, 1899 - 1902

Sixth Contingent

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. Raven

SIXTH 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.)

4th REGIMENT, CANADIAN MOUNTED RIFLES

Comments from Lt.-Col. T.L. Boulanger, Commanding Officer

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.

4th 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.

Officers, N.C. Officers and Men remaining at Newcastle

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

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

Officers, N.C. Officers and Men left in Hospital

"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

Absent without Leave at Port of Embarkation

"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.