These are extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/1 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between M and Z 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

M MAC INTOSH
Reg. no. 32462
Age: 27, Nationality: Colonial Scotch, Trade: Nil
Enlisted: 2 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Father: JCJ McIntosh, Love Street, Port Elizabeth
Single

John Dallas MACKAY
Reg. no. 32479
Age: 40, Nationality: Scotch, Trade: Civil Engineer
Enlisted: 5 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Wife: Jane Elizabeth Mackay, Idutywa, CC

James McKENZIE
Reg. no. 40021
Religion: Pret, Age: 23 [or 25], Nationality: Brit, Trade: Printer
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 159 lbs, Chest: 39
Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light
Tatooed on left forearm
Enlisted: 22 Dec 1901 Kimberley
Brother: Wm McKenzie, 22 Crossman Rd, K'bly
Single

George Alexandra MACTAVISH
Reg. no. 40235
Age: 47, Nationality: Scotch, Religion: Prest, Trade: Blacksmith
Height: 5 ft 7½, Weight: 154 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Sallow, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Grey
Enlisted: 29 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Cousin: D Hendry, Town Office, Kimberley
Single

Albert MAISCH
Reg. no. 32484
Height: 21, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Baker
Enlisted: 6 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Sister: Lottie Maisch, North End Park, Port Elizabeth
Single

Allen MARSON
Reg. no. 32497
Age: 18, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Driver
Enlisted: 8 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Sister: Maude Marson, Johannesburg
Single
Address: Sgt Stevenson, 4th Derby, Swartskops

James MILLAR
Reg. no. 41216
Age: 21, Nationality: Col, Trade: Carpenter
Height: 6 ft, Weight: 160 lbs, Chest: 40
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Dark, Hair: Black
Enlisted: 11 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Mother: A Millar, Barkley West, CC
Single

John MOREY
Reg. no. 41790
Religion: C of E, Age: 39, Nationality: Col.
Previous service: Warwick Scts Imp Ye for 2 years 1 month
Height: 5 ft 9, Weight: 145 lbs, Chest: 38
Complexion: Sandy, Eyes: Bro, Hair: Light
Enlisted: 27 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Wife: A Morey, 41 Wilson St, Bulawayo, Rhodesia

Peter MULHERNE
Reg. no. 34782
Born: London
Age: 32, Nationality: RC [probably should be religion], Trade: Hotel Keeper
Enlisted: 4 Jun 1901 Port Elizabeth
Wife: Mrs Mulherne, Phoenix Hotel, Uitenhage

Thomas Michael MULLINS
Reg. no. 30205
Age: 23, Nationality: Colonial Irish, Trade: Clerk
Enlisted: 28 Feb 1901 Port Elizabeth
Sister: Mrs John C Hyde, Carlida? Street, Grahamstown
Single

Martin John NOORTMAN
Reg. no. 40273
Age: 19, Nationality: Col., Religion: C of E, Trade: Mason
Previous service: Rly Regt for 14 months
Height: 6 ft, Weight: 12 st 2, Chest: 41
Enlisted: 6 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Father: M Noortman, Wesselton, Beaconsfield, CC

Daniel William Ross O'CONNELL
Religion: C of E, Age: 31, Nationality: Col, Trade: Clerk
Previous service: R F H Border Horse for 13 months
Height: 6 ft 1¾, Weight: 175 lbs, Chest: 42
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Lt Brown
Scar on right arm
Enlisted: 15 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Mother: Mrs O'Connell, George, Cape Cplony
Single
Reg. no. 40195
Discharged 24 Mar 1902
Incomplete request from Royal Hospital Chelsea dated 27 Feb 1926 appears to show that he was discharged to a pension

James O'SHAUGHNESSY
Reg. no. 40231
Religion: R Catholic, Age: 40, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner
Height: 5 ft 5¾, Weight: 145 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Sandy, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown
Enlisted: 29 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Signed name with X
Sister: M Street, Rufrans Vale, Port Elizabeth
Single

Charles PETZER
Reg. no. 39998
Religion: C of E, Age: 34, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Wagon Maker
Previous service: K F S for 6 months
Height: 6 ft 1, Weight: 175 lbs, Chest: 39
Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Light
Enlisted: 10 Dec 1901 Kimberley
Wife: Mrs S Petzer, Long St, Kimberley

John PIRIE
Reg. no. 41217
Age: 41, Nationality: British, Trade: Shoemaker
Previous service: KLH
Height: 5 ft 9, Weight: 12 st 4, Chest: 41
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Dark, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 11 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Daughter: S J Pirie, 1 Dock Cottage, Cape Town
Single

Jacob POPHAIM
Reg. no. 39641
Age: 21, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Printer, Religion: C of E
Previous service: ASC for 7 months
Height: 5 ft 5, Weight: 140 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: DK, Eyes: Dk, Hair: Dk
Enlisted: 25 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Mother: Mrs N Pophaim, 26 Rooss St, Kimberley
Single

Edward POTTER
Reg. no. 32527
Age: 28, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Labourer
Enlisted: 1 Apr 1901 Kimberley
Wife: Rachel Potter, 111 Transvaal Rd, Kimberley

Edward POTTER
Reg. no. 41221
Age: 29, Religion: C of E, Nationality: Col, Trade: Labourer
Previous service: ALH for 9 months
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 150 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Sallow, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 13 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Wife: R Potter, 111 Transvaal Rd, Kimberley

Mathew POWER
Reg. no. 32478
Age: 40, Nationality: English, Trade: Seaman
Enlisted: 5 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Brother: T Power, Eastend London, England
Wife: Maryanne Power, Armstrong Street, Port Elizabeth
Dead

Henry ROBERTS
Reg. no. 41222
Religion: Wesleyan, Age: 26, Nationality: Col., Trade: Stone cutter
Previous service: K L H W S K F S D S for 27 and 3 months
Height: 5 ft 10, Weight: 163 lbs, Chest: 39
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Black
Enlisted: 13 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Friend: Mrs W Henry, 1 Britz St Kimberley
Single

Duncan ROBERTSON
Reg. no. 30199
Age: 33, Nationality: Scotch, Trade: Baker
Enlisted: 27 Feb 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother and Wife: Mrs D Robertson and Mrs D Robertson, c/o Mrs Bowen South Union St, PE

Benjiman SAMUELS
Reg. no. 40053
Religion: C of E, Age: 18, Nationality: Cape Boy, Trade: Driver
Height: 5 ft 6, Weight: 130 lbs, Chest: 35
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Black, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 7 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Aunt: Mrs M Tabing, 44 Warren St, District Kimberley
Single

Solly SCHULTZ
Age: 23
Previous service: 2 Brabants BH, AFH 2 years 1 month
Uncle: M Jakes, 24 Harrington St, Capetown
Enlisted: 24 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Reg. no. 41262

John SEARLE
Reg. no. 32633
Age: 32, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Carpenter
Enlisted: 30 Apr 1901 Klipdam
Relative: William Searle, Barkley

John SEARLE
Reg. no. 39598
Religion: C of E, Age: 33, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Miner
Weight: ALH for 6 months
Height: 5 ft 7½, Weight: 139 lbs, Chest: 38
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Dark, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 16 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Brother: B Searle, Capetown
Single
[Has the same signature as the John Searle reg no 32633]

Frederick SHEFFIELD
Reg. no. 41258
Religion: C of E, Age: 24, Nationality: Col, Trade: Engine Driver
Previous service: I F L SR gds for 12 months
Height: 5 ft 7, Weight: 140 lbs, Chest: 35
Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Brown
Enlisted: 20 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Father: J Sheffield, Post Office, Bulawayo, Rhodesia
Single

Philip SHIPP
Reg. no. 41233
Religion: Synagugrege, Age: 18, Nationality: British, Trade: Boot Laster
Height: 5 ft 6, Weight: 160 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Chest: 37
Enlisted: 14 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Father: E Shipp, 85 Jones St, Kimberley
Single

Clarence Albert SISSING
Reg. no. 40229
Religion: C of E, Age: 31, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: None
Previous service: Warrant TG for 198 days
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 168 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 25 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Wife: LM Sissing, Civil Hospital, Kimberley

Richard SMITH
Reg. no. 30206
Age: 23, Nationality: British, Trade: Boiler Maker
Enlisted: 28 Feb 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother: Mrs J Smith, Coode and Fairie Street, Port Elizabeth
Single

David SMITH
Reg. no. 40001
Religion: R C, Age: 47, Nationality: British, Trade: Driver
Previous service: Special Police for 4 months
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 144 lbs, Chest: 38
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Hazel, Hair: Grey
Enlisted: 11 Dec 1901 Kimberley
Wife: AM Smith, Matthews St, Beaconsfield

David SMITH
Reg. no. 39999
Age: 26, Nationality: Colonial
Previous service: Special Police for 9 months
Height: 5 ft 2, Weight: 140 lbs, Chest: 36
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Dk, Hair: Dk
Enlisted: 11 Dec 1901 Kimberley
Signed name with X
Mother: E Smith, Kimberley
Single

August Leonard SODERBLOM
Reg. no. 32570
Age: 23, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Hair dresser
Enlisted: 22 Apr 1901 Kimberley
Father: PH Soderblom, 12 Dock Cottages, Cape Town

James STANTON
Reg. no. 32465
Age: 29, Nationality: England, Trade: Sailor
Enlisted: 2 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Cousin: Mrs R Bexon, Frere St, PE
Single

Harry STANTON
Reg. no. 34781
Age: 25, Nationality: RC, Trade: Bricklayer
Enlisted: 21 May 1901 Port Elizabeth
Father: John Stanton, 42 Cuyler Street, Port Elizabeth
Single

Harry STANTON
Reg. no. 39979
Religion: RC, Age: 26, Nationality: British, Trade: Bricklayer
Previous service: A L H for 6 months
Height: 5 ft 10, Weight: 155 lbs, Chest: 35
Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 30 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Father: John Stanton, 42 Cuyler St, PE
Single

Charles STAVERS
Reg. no. 40271
Religion: Wesleyan, Age: 44, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner
Height: 5 ft 2, Weight: 120 lbs, Chest: 34
Complexion: Ruddy, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light
Enlisted: 6 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Sister: Mrs JA Seccombe, Dudly Terrace, Reit St, Kimberley
Single
Notification of death: 14 Feb 1902 temporary hospital at Vryburg
Time and place of death: 3.20 pm 13 Feb 1902 temporary Hospital Vryburg
Disease: Pericardiles
Rank: Trooper

John STEGLING
Reg. no. 40050
Religion: Dutch Reformed, Age: 48, Nationality: Dutch, Trade: Mason
Previous service: R L H Den Sct for 3 months
Height: 6 ft, Weight: 160 lbs, Chest: 39
Complexion: Sallow, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 6 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Wife: Mrs L Stegling, Bultfontein Rd, Kimberley

Thomas Edward STORAN
Reg. no. 30175
Age: 34, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Police inspector
Enlisted: 19 Feb 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother: Mary Storan, Mitchell St, PE
Wife: Babara Storan, PE

Stferns SNYMAN
Reg. no. 39646
Religion: Dutch Reformed, Age: 32, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Mason
Height: 5 ft, Weight: 145 lbs, Chest: 36
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 26 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Wife: Mrs Annie Snyman, Backly Road, Kimberley

Thomas TAYLOR
Reg. no. 39581
Religion: C of E, Age: 31, Nationality: British
Previous service: Spec Police Body Gd for 20 months
Height: 5 ft 7½, Weight: 145 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light
Enlisted: 8 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Mother: Mrs Taylor, 26 Goodwin St, Kimberley
Single

Andrew TEMPLEMAN
Reg. no. 30210
Age: 25, Nationality: Scotch, Trade: Boiler maker
Enlisted: 1 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Mother address not known
Wife [but may be mother]: Rose A Templeman, Rudolph St, PE

Henry John THOMPSON
Reg. no. 32616
Age: 25, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Boiler maker
Enlisted: 6 May 1901 Kimberley
Step Father: NS Harrison, 12 Forresters St, Kimberley
Wife: Connie S Thompson, 2 Penrose St Kimberley

Archibald TURNER
Reg. no. 40226
Religion: C of E, Age: 19, Nationality: Col., Trade: Clerk
Previous service: KFS CCCC for 13 months
Height: 5 ft 6, Weight: 138 lbs, Chest: 34
Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Lt
Enlisted: 16 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Mother: Evah Turner, Mansion House, Knight St, Kimberley Single

John VAN DU MERWE
Reg. no. 40207
Religion: C of E, Age: 23, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Miner
Previous service: D Scouts for 15 months
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 150 lbs, Chest: 36
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black
Enlisted: 17 Jan 1902 Kimberly
Mother: J Van Du Merwe, DeVilliers St, Beaconsfield, CC
Single

Johannes VAN GRAAFF
Reg. no. 39642
Religion: C of E, Age: 37, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Mason
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 156 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black
Enlisted: 25 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Wife: Mrs Annie Van Graaf, c/o Mr G Cramas, 97 George St, Kimberley
Awarded: Queens South African Medal Clasps "CC", "OFS" "Tuns",
"SA 1901" and "1902" for service in South Africa 1901 -2 by War Office on 28 Sep 1905

Jacob Steven VAN ZYL
Reg. no. 40240
Religion: D Reformed, Age: 16, Nationality: Col, Trade: None
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 144 lbs, Chest: 37
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light
Enlisted: 30 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Father: DP Van Zyl, 107 Transvaal Rd, Kimberley
Single

Daniel Petrus VAN ZYL
Reg. no. 40238
Religion: Prot, Nationality: Col, Age: 20, Trade: None
Height: 6 ft 1, Weight: 160 lbs, Chest: 39
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light, Blotely face
Enlisted: 30 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Father: DP Van Zyl (Seno), 107 Transvaal Rd, Kimberley
Single

Henry VILJOEN
Reg. no. 40275
Religion: C of E, Age: 20, Nationality: Col, Trade: -
Previous service: Damants Horse for 6 months
Height: 5 ft 4, Weight: 140 lbs, Chest: 34
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 7 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Father: C Viljoen, Posno St, Beaconsfield
Single

Arthur Clifford VINCEND [VINCENT]
Reg. no. 41798
Religion: Wesleyan, Age: 15, Nationality: Col, Trade: -
Height: 5 ft 4, Weight: 120 lbs, Chest: 32
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Fair
Enlisted: 1 Mar 1902 Kimberley
Mother: E Vincend, 34 1st Avenue, Kenilworth, Kimberley
Single

Henry James WALDECK
Reg. no. 39633
Religion: Scotch church, Age: 45, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Cab Proprietor
Height: 6 ft 2, Weight: 176 lbs, Chest: 42
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Black, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 22 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Wife: Mrs C Waldeck, 21 Long St, Kimberley

Thomas WATKINS
Reg. no. 34730
Born: PE
Previous service: Corp PAG 6 months
Age: 26, Nationality: English, Trade: Blacksmith and Farrier
Enlisted: 4 May 1901 Port Elizabeth
Wife: Mrs S Watkins, Miller St, Port Elizabeth

Richard WHITE
Reg. no. 41219
Religion: D Reformed, Age: 20, Nationality: Col, Trade: -
Height: 5 ft 4, Weight: 145 lbs, Chest: 35
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark
Enlisted: 11 Feb 1902 Kimberley
Signed name with X
Mother: Annie Klein, Reitfontein, Barkley West, CC
Single

Isaac Beal WHITLEY
Reg. no. 30990
Previous service: 2nd Brabant's Horse
Born: Cape Town
Age: 32, Nationality: English, Trade: Fitter
Enlisted: 29 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Wife: Mrs B Whitley, Rufane Vale no. 1, PE

Frederick WILLIAMS
Reg. no. 32491
Age: 45, Nationality: German, Trade: Saddler
Enlisted: 7 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Wife: Rebecca Williams, Parliament St, Port Elizabeth
Discharged: 12 Feb 1902

Sidney Walter WILLIAMS
Reg. no. 32468
Age: 39, Nationality: English, Trade: Clerk
Enlisted: 4 Mar 1901 Port Elizabeth
Wife: Katherine Elizabeth Williams, Nelson St, South End, PE
Rank: Trooper
Discharged as medically unfit 19 Jul 1901 at Kimberley

Alexander WILLIAMS
Reg. no. 39622
Religion: C of E, Age: 24, Nationality: Colonial
Previous service: Special Police for 13 months
Height: 5 ft 6, Weight: 138 lbs, Chest: 35¾ Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Dark, Hair: Dark
Enlisted 21 November 1901 Kimberley
Signed name with X
Mother: Rose Williams, 136 Russel Rd, Port Elizabeth
Mrs Annie Williams, c/o Rev Meyer, 3 Location ½

George WILLIAMSON
Reg. no. 39988
Religion: Wesleyan, Age: 17, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Messenger Boy
Height: 5 ft 5, Weight: 110 lbs, Chest: 32
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black
Enlisted: 2 Dec 1901 Kimberley
Father: G Williamson, 28 Sydney St, Kimberley
Single
3/10 January 1902 in temporary hospital at Christiana
Rank: Trooper
Disease or Wound: Debility
Admitted: 6 Jan 1902
Destination: Remains
Tpr Williamson was captured by enemy during recent operations of Kimberley Column in vicinity of Xiana. Stripped of part of his clothing and boots and compelled by enemy to walk to Christiana, reached here in exhausted condition on the evening of the 6th inst. Was captured on Friday the 3rd inst.

George WILLIAMSON
Reg. no. 39972
Religion: Wesleyan, Age: 45, Nationality: British, Trade: Mine Secretary
Previous service: 22731 C B Gd KLH Town Guard for 18 months
Height: 5 ft 8, Weight: 160 lbs, Chest: 38½
Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown
Enlisted: 28 Nov 1901 Kimberley
Wife: Martha Williamson, 28 Sydney St, Kimberley
Killed in action: Klip Drift 7 Mar 1902

Justin Barrell WILSON
Reg. no. 41806
Religion: C of E, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Compound manager
Previous service: Rhodesia Field Force 93/96 and KFS
Enlisted: 31 Jan 1902 Vryburg
Sister: Miss G Wilson, South Union St, Port Elizabeth Single

Alfred WOOD
Reg. no. 37994
Religion: C of E, Age: 35, Nationality: British, Trade: Bootmaker
Previous service: K L H for 24 months
Height: 5 ft 9¾, Weight: 150 lbs, Chest: 39
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light
Enlisted: 26 Sep 1901 Kimberley
Brother: Benjamin Wood, Beaufort West
Single

William John WOOLLEY
Reg. no. 40230
Religion: C of E, Age: 36, Nationality: British, Trade: Engineer
Previous service: Matabele Relief Lone for 3 months
Height: 6 ft 1, Weight: 16, Chest: 38
Complexion: Ruddy, Eyes: Bro, Hair: Bro
Enlisted: 29 Jan 1902 Kimberley
Sister: Mrs F Davis, Post Office, Cape Town
Single