These are extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/1 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between D and G for ASHBURNER'S LIGHT HORSE. There were a variety of standard forms and also many sections of the forms were not completed. As a result the details included vary.
transcribed by Rowena Wattrus

Christian DANIELS
Reg. No. 39558
Religion: C of E, Age: 22, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Groom
Previous service: Dennisons Scouts for 5 months
Height: 5 ft 6½, Weight: 155 lbs, Chest: 38
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown
Enlisted: 22 Oct 1901 Kimberley
Friend: Miss Antonie, Central Rd, Beaconsfield

Williamson DAVIDSON
Reg. no. 32487
Age: 40, Nationality: Irish, Trade: Pelo? Driver
Enlisted: 6 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Sister: Jane Slater, East Coast, England
Wife: Charlotte Davidson, Seymour St, Port Elizabeth

Rlobert DAVIS
Reg. no. 39632
Age: 21, Nationality: Indian, Trade: Waiter
Religion: C of E
Height: 5 ft 5, Weight: 135 lbs, Chest: 35
Complexion: Blk, Eyes: Dk, Hair: Blk
Enlisted: 22 Nov 1901 Kimberly
Mother: Mrs Sago, Malay Camp, Kimberley

George DAVIS Religion: C of E, Age: 48, Nationality: British, Trade: Gardener
Height: 5 ft 5, Weight: 147 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown
Enlisted: 29 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Son: Geo Davis Jun, 6 Avenue, Bulawayo, Rhodesia
Widower

John Henry DAVIES
Reg. no. 32472
Age: 28, Nationality: English, Trade: Labourer
Enlisted: 4 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Brother: Thomas Davies, Park Gate, Yorkshire, England
Wife: Leah Rachel Davies. Beauman St, South End, Port Elizabeth

Harry DELMAR?
Religion: 34888
Born: Southampton, England
Previous service: Transport Natal
Enlisted: Port Elizabeth 4 Mar 1901
Age: 35, Nationality: English, Trade: Deviator
Wife: Mrs E Delmar, Rufane Vale, Port Elizabeth

John DEVENISH
Alias James CORCORAN
Includes enlistment for:
Ashburner's Light Horse no 40024
French's Scouts
Western Light Horse No 40541
Enlistment for Western Light Horse
James CORCORAN
Reg. no. 40541
Religion: C of E, Age: 28, Nationality: English, Trade: Fire Man
Previous service: Asburner's Horse for 9 mths
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 140 lbs, Chest: 40
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dk Brown
Enlisted: 3 May 1902 Port Elizabeth
Mother: Mrs Corcoran, North End, Port Elizabeth
Single
Discharged: 30 Jun 1902
Born: Cradock
Extract from 2nd Brabant's Horse
No. 636
John DEVENISH
Attested 7 Jun 1899
Discharged: 15 Oct 1900
D.D's missing
Enlistment for Ashburner's Light Horse
John DEVENISH
Reg. no. 34750
Age: 25, Nationality: English, Trade: Engine Driver
Enlisted: 19 Jun 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother: Mrs M Corcoran, Southwood St, Ct E, Port Elizabeth
Enlistment for French's Scouts
John DEVENISH
Reg. no. 20706
Born: Cradock CC
Previous service: 1899 to 15 Oct 1900 2nd Brabant's
Age: 25, Nationality: Colonial (English), Trade: Fireman
Enlisted: 20 Nov 1900, Discharged: 4 Jun 1901
Mother: Maryanne Cochrane, Drury St, Port Elizabeth
Single
Enlistment for Ashburner's Light Horse
John DEVENISH
Reg. no. 40024
Religion: DR, Age: 28, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Engine Driver
Previous service: ALH, BH, French' Scouts
Height: 5 ft8, Weight: 150 lbs, Chest: 39
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Dark, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 24 Dec 1901 Kimberley
Discharged: 24 Mar 1902

William DOELY
Age: 19, Trade: Rivetter
Enlisted: 8 Apr 1901
Sister: Amelia Doely, Port Elizabeth
Single

John DOR
Religion: C of E, Age: Age: 50, Nationality: Col, Trade: Miner
Previous service: R FH for 7 months
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 150 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Grey
Enlisted: 3 Mar 1902 Kimberley
Brother: R Dor, Railway Yard, Mafeking
Single

Horace DUNSTER
Reg. no. 32474
Age: 26, Nationality: English, Trade: Checker
Enlisted: 1 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother: Marie Francis Dunster, The Laurets Golden Manor, Hanwest, England
Wife: Elizabeth I Dunster, 47 Parson Rd, PE

John DURHAM
Reg. no. 40193
Religion: R Catholic, Age: 40, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner
Previous service: RFS Radisis Clunties for 2 yrs 41 days
Height: 5 ft 6, Weight: 140 lbs, Chest: 39
Complexion: Light, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown
Enlisted: 14 Jan 1901 Kimberley
Brother in Law: W Lamb, Walsel Hotel, Kimberley
Single

Thos EDEN
Reg. no. 39582
Religion: C E, Age: 27, Nationality: English, Trade: Electrician
Previous service: K L H Body Guard for 19 months
Height: 5 ft 11, Weight: 156 lbs, Chest: 38
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Grey, Hair: brown
Enlisted: 8 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Father: Jos Eden, 2 Cranwick St, Kimberley
Single

Morris Patrick EPSTEIN
Reg. no. 41234
Religion: Jewish, Age: 23, Nationality: British, Trade: Clerk
Previous service: WPMR CLH GLH for 19 months
Height: 5 ft 5½, Weight: 145 lbs, Chest: 36
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black
Enlisted: 15 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Father: J Epstein P O Box 162, Salisbury, Rhodesia
For W Hammond Troop

William EVANS
Reg. no. 32498
Age: 41, Nationality: English, Trade: General Smith
Enlisted: 8 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother: Mrs W Evans, Top Rudolph St, P E
Wife: Julia Evans, address as above

Joseph Andrew FITZ
Reg. no. 40042
Age: 48?, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Boot maker
Previous service: ASC for 17 months
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 165 lbs, Chest: 40
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Hazel, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 2 Jan 1901 Kimberley
Brother: DG Ringiest, 109 Bullfontein Road, Kimberley
Single

Sidney Henry FOORD
Reg. no. 39990
Religion: Church England, Age: 29, Nationality: British, Trade: Book-Keeper
Height: 5 ft 6½, Weight: 9½ stones, Chest: 36
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Hazel, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 3 Dec 1901 Kimberley
Wife: Mrs SH Foord, 2 Avon Villas, Stalin R: Observatory Rd

John Hendrick FRANCKE
Reg. no. 40006
Religion: C of E, Age: 30, Nationality: Colonial
Previous service: ALH for 6 months
Height: 5 ft 7, Weight: 148 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Dark, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 14 Dec 1901 Kimberley
Mother: E Francke, Salt River, Cape Town
Single

Harry Charles GIBB
Reg. no. 32485
Age: 39, Nationality: English, Trade: Store Keeper
Enlisted: 6 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother?: Mrs James Gibb, PE
Wife: Rose Gibb, Courts Union St, PE

Alfred GILMOUR
Reg. no. 32492
Age: 19, Nationality: Scotch, Trade: Blacksmith
Enlisted: Port Elizabeth 7 Mar 1901
Mother: R Gilmour, Fishery Rd, PE
Single

Andrew GOODMAN
Reg. no. 39637
Religion: Independand, Age: 19, Nationality: Cape Boy
Height: 5 ft 11, Weight: 166 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Black, Hair: Black
Enlisted: 23 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Father: Andrew Goodman, Rose St, Cape Town
Single

James Kershaw GORTON
Reg. no. 35778
Age: 21, Nationality: English, Trade: Clerk
Enlisted: 26 Jun 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother: Mrs EL Gorton, 25 Curler Crescent, Port Elizabeth

James Kershaw GORTON
Reg. no. 39576
Religion: C E, Age: 21, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Clerk
Previous service: A L Horse for 5 months
Height: 5 ft 10, Weight: 160 lbs, Chest: 39
Complexion: Dk, Eyes: Dk, Hair: Dk
Enlisted: 7 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Mother: EL Gorton, 25 Cuyler Crescent, Port Elizabeth
Single

Peter GRAUMAN
Reg. no. 32496
Age: 43, Nationality: Dane, Trade: Handy Man
Enlisted: 8 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother in Law: Annie C Cole, off Fishery Rd, PE
Wife: Annie Grauman. c/o GC Cole, off Fishery Rd, PE

Martin Alfred GREGOROWSKI
Reg. no. 30182
Age: 39, Nationality: British, Trade: Salesman
Enlisted: 22 Feb 1901 Port Elizabeth
Brother: W Gregorowski, Douglas Cottage, Elizabeth St, Port Elizabeth
Single

Nichlos GROBLER
Reg. no. 30203
Age: 24, Nationality: Colonial French, Trade: Harness maker
Enlisted: 28 Feb 1901 Port Elizabeth
Father: Isaac Grobler, Bloemfontein
Wife: Matilda Grobler, Market St, Uitenhage

Nicholas GROBLER
Reg. no. 40279
Religion: R Catholic, Age: 26, Nationality: Col, Trade: Harness Maker
Previous service: ALH for 12 months
Height: 5 ft 9, Weight: 175 lbs, Chest: 38
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black
Enlisted: 8 Feb 1902 Uitenhage
Wife: M Grobler, Lower Market St, Uitenhage

Errol GRONAN
Reg. no. 30204
Age: 19, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Fitter
Enlisted: 28 Feb 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother: Mrs J Gronan, 3 Seymour, South End, PE
Single