These are extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/20 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between H and S for the CAPE COLONY CYCLIST CORPS. 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
Charles HACK
Reg. no. 23933
Enlisted: Cape Town Jan 1901
Age: 20, Nationality: English, Trade: Salesman
Friend: Mrs Croker, 38 Bryant St, Cape Town
Single
C HACK
Reg. no. 23933
Enlisted: 21 Jan 1900
Rank: Private
Discharged as services no longer required 4 Feb 1901 after 14 days service
Character: Fair
Address after discharged: 38 Bryant St, Cape Town
Charles Gustaiv? Diedrich HADKINSON
Reg. no. 23789
Age: 28, Nationality: English, Trade: Railway Employee
Enlisted: 5 Jan 1901
Father: Mr James Hadkinson, Smyone, Turkey
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged on expiration of service 18 Apr 1901 after 104 days service
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: c/o Frank Whittaker, Garlick Cycle Supply, Cape Town
Fredrick HAISMAN
Enlisted: Cape Town 4 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23767
Age: 35, Nationality: English, Trade: Cycle Engineer
Mother: Mrs Berry, 3 Westgate St, West Quay, Southampton, Eng
Rank: Segt & employed as ? cycle mechanic at base
Discharged on expiration of service 25 Mar 1901 after 81 days service
Character: Excellent
Address after discharge: 1 Lewin St, off Sir Lowry Rd, Cape Town
John HALL
Reg. no. 31173
Enlisted: Cape Town 25 Apr 1901
Age: 18, Nationality: English, Trade: Boilermaker
Mother: Mrs H Denecker, 151 Loop St, Cape Town
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 1 Aug 1901 after 99 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 10 DeSmit St, Cape Town
William HAMILTON
Enlisted: Cape Town 25 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23902
Age: 23, Nationality: Irish, Trade: Cycle Mechanic
Mother: Mrs Hamilton, 16 Church Rd, Stanley, Liverpool, Eng
Single
Rank: Sgt
Discharged on expiration of service 25 Apr 1901 after 91 days service
Character: Excellent
Address after discharge: The Savoy Hotel, Long St, Cape Town, CC
James HARGREAVES
Enlisted: Cape Town 9 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23821
Age: 26, Nationality: English, Trade: Mason
Mother: Mrs Hargreaves, Camp Sea, Kenilworth, Cape Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 27 Jul 1901 after 200 days service
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: 17 Hailand St, Claremont, Cape Town
James HARGREAVES
Reg. no. 39045
Age: 26, Nationality: English, Trade: Mason
Enlisted: 15 Oct 1901
Mother: Mrs Hargreaves, 17 Harman Terrace, Warwick St, Claremont, Cape Town
Edward Charles HARRIS
Reg. no. 37971
Religion: C of E, Age: 18, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Cyclist
Previous service: Scottish Horse for 6 months
Height: 5 ft 6, Weight: 120 lbs, Chest: 35
Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Lt
Father & mother: JJ Harris, Robinson St, Beaconsfield, Kimberley
Enlisted: 16 Sep 1901 Kimberley
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 21 Jan 1902 after 128 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: As above
Gilbert HARRIS
Reg. no. 36132
Religion: Church of England, Age: 29, Nationality: English, Trade: Boot maker
Previous service: Prince Alfred Guards for 13 months
Height: 5 ft 8½, Weight: 154 lbs, Chest: 36
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Tattoo marks both arms
Enlisted: 26 Nov 1901 King Wms Town
Wife: Mrs G Harris, c/o Mrs King, Steynsburg
Rank: Private
Discharged upon request by special permission 25 Jan 1902 after 61 days service
Character: Good
Address after discharge: c/o Jones Butcher, King Williamstown
James HARRIS
Enlisted: Cape Town 1 Feb 1901
Reg. no. 23997
Age: 32, Nationality: Scotch, Trade: Labourer
Single
Rank: Corpl
Discharged as time expired 4 May 1901 after 93 days service
Address after discharge: Waterkant St, Cape Town
Reuben HARRIS
Enlisted: Cape Town 31 Dec 1900
Reg. no. 23736
Age: 22, Nationality: English, Trade: Shopkeeper
Friend: Mr HM Hanker?, Toem St, Cape Town
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged on expiration of service 9 Apr 1901 after 100 days service
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: 13 Sir Lowry Rd, Cape Town
William Edward HARRIS
Born: Helston, Cornwall, Eng
Previous service: 12 months Marshalls Horse (Corporal)
Enlisted: Port Elizabeth 17 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 20898
Age: 24, Nationality: British, Trade: Contractor
Father: Stephen Harris, Netal House, Helston, Cornwall, England
Single
Rank: Sergt
Discharged as time expired 24 Jan 1902 after 373 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: c/o Mrs WH Richards, Lancaster Gold Mining Co, Krugersdorp, Transvaal
Joseph [Joe] HART
Enlisted: Cape Town 15 Jun 1901
Reg. no. 35247
Age: 19, Nationality: English, Trade: Plumber
Mother: Mrs H Hart, Annandale Villas, Lodge Rd, Cape Town
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 22 Jan 1902 after 222 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: No 1 British St, Bow, London
Thomas HARTE
Reg. no. 31022
Enlisted: Cape Town 5 Feb 1901
Age: 26, Nationality: Irish, Trade: Plasterer
Wife: Mrs E Harte, 5 Fredenburg Villa, Combranche St, CT
Rank: Sergeant
Discharged as time expired 14 Jan 1902 after 344 days service
Character: Excellent
Address after discharge: 28 Queens Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Herman HARTMAN
Reg. no. 35346
Age: 22, Religion: C of E, Nationality: English, Trade: Cab driver
Previous service: T Purvons M I for 8 months
Height: 5 ft 5, Weight: 152 lbs, Chest: 35
Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Black
Enlisted: 23 Aug 1901 Drill Hall
Friend: B Becker, 17 Caledon St
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 16 Dec 1901 after 116 days service
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: 17 Caledon St, Cape Town C Colony
Ernest HARVEY
Reg. no. 31035
Enlisted: Cape Town 9 Feb 1901
Age: 18, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Scholar
Mother: Mrs Harvey, Van Zyls Cottage, Durban Rd
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 10 May 1901 after 91 days service
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: 6 Van Zyls Cottages, Seapoint, Cape Town
Ernest HARVEY
Reg. no. 31210
Age: 18, Nationality: English, Trade: Clerk
Enlisted: 15 May 1901
Mother: Mrs Harvey, 6 Van Zyles Cottages, Seapoint
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 26 Aug 1901 after 104 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: As above
Samuel William HASKINS
Reg. no. 31189
Age: 22, Nationality: English, Trade: Waiter
Enlisted: 29 Apr 1901
Mother: Mrs Haskins, 88 Abington Ave, Northampton
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 20 Aug 1901 after 114 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 132 Longmarket St, Cape Town
Wilfred George HAWTREE [HAWTREY]
Enlisted: Cape Town 1 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23753
Age: 21, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Joiner
Brother: Mr AT Hawtree, 1 Porters Cottage, Salt River
Single
Rank: Pte
Discharged on expiration of service 30 Mar 1901 after 89 days service
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: As above
Wilfred HAWTREY
Reg. no. 31191
Age: 20, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Joiner
Enlisted: 3 May 1901
Father: Mr Hawtrey, 1 Porters Cottages, Salt River
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 10 Aug 1901 after 100 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: As above
Benjamin HAYBITTEL
Enlisted: Cape Town 28 Dec 1900
Reg. no. 23687
Age: 25, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Printer
Uncle: Mr HH Ressell, 7 Oak St, Cape Town
Single
Rank: Copl
Discharged on expiration of service 13 Feb 1901 after 48 days service
Character: Exemplary
Address after discharge: As above
Frederick Johannes HAYWARD
Enlisted: Willamore 25 Jul 1901
Reg. no. 35505
Age: 18, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Farmer
Father: M Hayward, Windheure Dist, Willowmore
William Van HEERDEN
Enlisted: Graff Reinet 18 Oct 1901
Reg. no. 39043
Age: 18 6/12, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Printer
Mother: Mrs IG Van Heerden, Hospital St, Craddock
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 24 Jan 1902 after 99 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: As above
Thomas HEGELE
Enlisted: Capetown 10 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23830
Age: 17, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Clerk
Mother: Mrs M Hegele, 3 Turnbull St, off Hope St, Cape Town
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 4 Sep 1901 after 238 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 21 Dairy Terrace, Buitenkant St, Cape Town
Born: Near Cape Town
Height: 5 ft 5, Hair: L Brown, Eyes: Blue, Complexion: Fair
Henry Evelyn HEMMENS
Enlisted: Capetown 4 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23777
Age: 33, Nationality: English, Trade: Civil Servant
Wife: Mrs HE Hemmens, Gordon St, Gardens, Capetown
Rank: Pte
Discharged on expiration of service 15 Feb 1901 after 43 days service
Character: Excellent
Address after discharge: Public Works Dept, Cape Town
Fred Charles HENDRICKS
Enlisted: Cape Town 28 Dec 1900
Reg. no. 23678
Age: 20, Nationality: English, Trade: Carpenter
Father: Mr FJ Hendricks, 110 Sir Lowry Rd, CT
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged on expiration of service 26 Feb 1901 after 50 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 64 Hanover St, Capetown
Laughlin HENEGAN
Enlisted: Cape Town 23 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23952
Age: 24, Nationality: English, Trade: None
Mother: Mrs Henegan, Bibury London Rd, Cheltenham, Eng
Single
Rank: Pte
Discharged as services no longer required 14 Feb 1901 after 22 days service
Character: Good
Address after discharge: 64 Hout St, Cape Town
Robert HENRY
Enlisted: Cape Town 8 Jun 1901
Reg. no. 35238
Age: 19, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Cycle Mechanic
Sister: Miss M Henry, Norman Villa, Claremont
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 5 Nov 1901 after 151 days service
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: As above
Sydney HERBERT
Enlisted: Cape Town 1 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23742
Age: 29, Nationality: English, Trade: Steamship Officer
Wife: Mrs Herbert, 8 DeSmidt St, Cape Town
Rank: Corpl
Discharged on expiration of service 16 Feb 1901 after 47 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 79 Loop St, CT
Percy HERBOLT
Enlisted: Cape Town 15 Apr 1901
Reg. no. 31115
Age: 18&, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Steward
Mother: Mrs Reinach c/o Mrs Withworth, 13 Lower Main Rd, Salt River
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 16 Aug 1901 after 124 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: As above
George HERRING
Reg. no. 35264
Enlisted: Cape Town 24 Jun 1901
Age: 25, Nationality: English, Trade: Miner
Mother: Mrs G Herring, 16 Margate St, Hill Ave, Tottendown, Bristol, England
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 29 Oct 1901 after 128 days services
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: New Heriot Gold Mining Co, Johannesburg
David HIRSCHBERG
Enlisted: Cape Town 2 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23745
Age: 22, Nationality: English, Trade: Waiter
Uncle: Mr Wainberg, Royal Hotel, Bloemfontein, ORC
Single
Rank: Pte
Discharged on expiration of service 14 Feb 1901 after 44 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: c/o Post Office, Cape Town
David HIRSHBORG [HITSCHBERG]
Enlisted: Capetown 19 Feb 1901
Reg. no. 31069
Age: 22, Nationality: English, Trade: Barman
Uncle: Mr E Weinberg, Royal Hotel, Bloemfontein
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 25 May 1901 after 96 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 10 Godfrey St, Cape Town
Laurence HITZEROTH
Born: Port Elizabeth
Previous service: Nil
Reg. no. 20820
Enlisted: Port Elizabeth 7 Jan 1901
Age: 19, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: None
Mother: Mrs AC Hitzeroth, 4 Kimberley Terrace, Parliament St, Port Elizabeth
Single
Rank: Pte
Discharged as services no longer required 13 Feb 1901 after 37 days services
Character: Good
Address after discharge: As above
George Arthur HOARD
Reg. no. 35357
Religion: C of E, Age: 19, Nationality: English, Trade: Moulder
Height: 5 ft 9, Weight: 127 lbs, Chest: 34
Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Brown
Enlisted: 27 Aug 1901 Cape Town
Mother: Mrs L Hoard, 9 Alfred St, Salt River
Single
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 16 Dec 1901 after 112 days service
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: As above
George HOARE
Enlisted: Capetown 11 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23845
Age: 16, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Salesman
Mother: Mrs Hoare, 64 Hout St, Cape Town
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged by order of OC 22 Apr 1901 after 102 days services
Character: Fair
Address after discharge: As above
Louis George HOARE
Enlisted: Cape Town 23 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23957
Age: 24, Nationality: English, Trade: Storekeeper
Mother: Mrs S Hoare, 64 Hout St, Cape Town
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 23 Jul 1901 after 182 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: No. 2 Eddistone Villa, 3 Anchor Bay, CT
John Henry HODGHINSON
Reg. no. 35259
Enlisted: Cape Town 24 Jun 1901
Age: 18, Nationality: English, Trade: Cycle Repair
Mother: Mrs Hodghinson, Hope Cottage, Oxford St, Cape Town
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 23 Jan 1902 after 214 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Minards Cottages, Arthurs Rd, Claremont, Cape Town
Charles HODSON
Enlisted: Cape Town 29 Dec 1900
Reg. no. 23718
Age: 18, Nationality: English, Trade: Grocers Assistant
Mother: Mrs Hayne, 83 Bree St, Cape Town
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged on expiration of service 26 Feb 1901 after 59 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: As above
Adolph HOFFMANN
Reg. no. 31044
Enlisted: Cape Town 11 Feb 1901
Age: 20, Nationality: German Naturalized British subject, Trade: Printer
Mother: Mrs Hoffmann, Belmore Cottage, Bryant St, Cape Town
Single
Rank: Corporal
Discharged as time expired 22 Aug 1901 after 193 days service
Character: Excellent
Address after discharge: As above
Ernest Drake HOLLICK
Reg. no. 31134
Age: 30, Nationality: English, Trade: Clerk
Enlisted: 18 Apr 1901
Wife: Mrs E Hollick, 1 Oldfield Rd, Seapoint
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Discharged as time expired 8 Dec 1901 after 235 days service
Character: Excellent
Address after discharge: As above
Joseph HOLLIDAY
Enlisted: Cape Town 25 Apr 1901
Reg. no. 31175
Age: 20, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Carpenter
Mother: Mrs Holliday, 70 Dorp St, Cape Town
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 5 Nov 1901 after 195 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: As above
Harry William HOLMES
Born: Barkly East
Previous service: Nil
Reg. no. 20907
Enlisted: Port Elizabeth 21 Jan 1901
Age: 17, Nationality: Eng. Colonial, Trade: Cycle Fitter
Father: EH Holmes, 47 Parliament St, Port Elizabeth
Single
Rank: Sergeant
Discharged on expiration of service 14 Mar 1901 after 53 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: As above
Henry HOPKINS
Reg. no. 23747
Enlisted: Cape Town 2 Jan 1901
Age: 26, Nationality: English, Trade: Engineer
Wife: Lilly Hopkins, Kent Villa, Salt River
Rank: Sergeant
Discharged as time expired 14 May 1901 after 133 days service
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: Kent St, Salt River, Cape Town
Charles B HORNE
Enlisted: Cape Town 29 Dec 1900
Reg. no. 23722
Age: 25, Nationality: English, Trade: Professional Cyclist
Father: Mr G Horne, 202 Vauxhall Ridge Road, London, England
Single
Rank: Pte
Discharged on expiration of time 13 Feb 1901 after 47 days service
Character: Excellent
Address after discharge: 7 Burns Rd, Salt River
Samuel HORWITZ
Enlisted: Beaufort West 29 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23989
Age: 19, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Hawker
Brother: Mr E Horwitz, Bird St, Beaufort West
Single
Discharged 30 Jan 1901
Edward Richard HOWES
Reg. no. 39870
Religion: C of E, Age: 18, Nationality: C Colonial, Trade: Carpenter
Previous service: C P Reg for 8 months
Height: 5 ft 6½, Weight: 140 lbs, Chest: 35
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Fair
Enlisted: 23 Nov 1901 Greenpoint
Mother: Mrs M Hart, Wetton Road, Wynburg, CC
Single
Edgar Grosvenor Frank HUGALL
Enlisted: Cape Town 25 Jan 1901
Reg. no. 23965
Age: 17, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Cycle Engineer
Mother: Mrs Hugall, 3 Dublin St, Woodstock
Single
Rank: Pte
Discharged as services no longer required 14 Feb 1901 after 21 days service
Character: Fair
Address after discharge: As above
Charles HULTGUIST
Enlisted: Cape Town 28 Dec 1900
Reg. no. 23697
Age: 27, Nationality: Swede, Trade: Fitter
Brother: Clas Hultguist, Cape Town Post Office
Single
Rank: Pte
Discharged on expiration of time 13 Feb 1901 after 48 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Robinson Deep, Johannesburg
Ernest Jack HURLEY
Enlisted: Cape Town 29 Dec 1900
Reg. no. 23711
Age: 16 (with mother's consent), Nationality: English, Trade: Printer
Mother: Mrs C Hurley, Jordan St, Cape Town
Rank: Pte
Discharged of six weeks service 13 Feb 1901 after six weeks service
Character: Good
Address after discharge: Florence Villa, Buitengracht St, Cape Town
Ernest Jack HURLEY
Enlisted: Cape Town 18 Feb 1901
Reg. no. 31068
Age: 15, Nationality: English, Trade: Printer
Mother: Mrs J Hurley, Florance Villa, Buitengracht St, Cape Town
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 3 Jul 1901 after 136 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Vanshee Cottage, Jordaan St, Capetown
John HUTTON
Enlisted: Grahamstown 4 Feb 1901
Reg. no. 26314
Age: 17, Nationality: English, Trade: Cycle repairer
Mother: J. Hutton, Hill St, Grahamstown
Rank: Private
Discharged 19 Feb 1901
Hilton JAKINS
Enlisted: East London 12 Feb 1901
Reg. no. 30062
Age: 19, Nationality: English, Trade: Photographer
Father: Mr E Jakins, Bedford, CC
Single
Born: Salem CC
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 13 May 1901 after 91 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Oxford St, East London
Frans SLOET [Misfiled]
Enlisted: Cape Town 24 Apr 1901
Reg. no. 31170
Age: 18, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Printer
Mother: Mrs Sloet, Ceres
Single
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 14 Aug 1901 after 113 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Ceres, Cape Colony