These are extracts from National Archives Ref WO 126/111 for the Boer War service records for selected names starting between SIR and TY for the RAILWAY PIONEER REGIMENT. 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

Nicholas SIR LOWRY [SOLERY]
Reg. no. 2055 3rd Batt.
Religion: RC, Age: 18, Nationality: British, Trade: Blacksmith
Mother: Mrs Sir Lowry, 7 Dixon St, Cape Town
Enlisted: 10 Jan 1901 Cape Town
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 16 Jul 1901 after 6 months
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: As above

William Hosking SOWDEN
4 Batt C Company, Reg. no. 2551
Age: 35, Nationality: British, Religion: Ch of England
Trade: Painter & Rigger Weimar G Coy Rand
Previous service: I L H for 3 months
Discharged as medically unfit 4 Jul 1901
Enlisted: 15 Feb 1901 Kaalfontein
Next of kin: Nil
Bequeaths all he possesses to the Soldiers Orphanage
Rank: Private, Character: Good

William Hosking SOWDEN
5 Company
Age: 36, Nationality: British, Trade: Rigger
Enlisted: 6 Jan 1900
Wife: Mrs Sophia M Sowden, Stratford Rd - Lincoln Rd, Berea, Durban
Rank: Private
Discharged as medically unfit 21 Jan 1900 after 16 days service
Character: Good
Address after discharge: Lancers Rd, Durban

John William SPENCE
3rd Batt, B Company
Age: 48, Nationality: English, Religion: Wesleyan, Trade: Ganger
Wife: Mrs McCoblich? Spence
Enlisted: 2 Jan 1901
Rank: Private
Discharged at own request time expired after 6 months service 6 Jul 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: c/o Mr C Muller, Fishery Road, South End, Port Elizabeth

Herbert Spencer STARK
Age: 27, Nationality: American, Trade: Mine Manager
Enlisted: 27 Dec 1899
Wife: Mrs Harriet G Stark, Port Alfred, Cape Colony
Promotions etc: Lieut 27 Dec 1899, Capt 13 Feb 1900, to IMR 1 Jan 1901
Rank: Captain
Discharged on resignation 30 Jun 1901 after 1 yr 196 days service

George STEEPLE
3 Batt, Reg. no. 1767
Age: 50, Nationality: British, Trade: Fitter, Religion: Church of Eng
Wife: Mrs Sarah Steeple, Signal St, Quigney, East London
Rank: Private
Discharged on expiration of service 26 Jun 1901 after 6 months service
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: As above

Hugh STEPHENS
2 Batt B Company, Reg. no. 1325
Religion: Protestant, Age: 27, Nationality: British
Trade: Mine Captain, Roodepoort Cent Dp
Enlisted: 11 Dec 1900 Green Point
Father: Samuel Stephens, Cambourne, Cornwall
1 Jan 1901 Promoted to Sergeant
Discharged as time expired 10 Jun 1901 after 6 months service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Roodepoort Central Dep, Roodepoort

Andrew Joseph STERNSLOW
4 Company
Age: 16, Nationality: British, Trade: Bugler
Enlisted: 3 Feb 1900
Father (adopted): Andries Hanslo, P W Dept, C. Town
Rank: Bugler
Discharged to rejoin PO Employ 19 Jul 1900 after 169 days service
Character: Good
Address after discharge: Public Works Dept, Cape Town

Charles William STEVENS
3rd Batt C Company, Reg. no. 2059
Religion: C of E, Age: 48, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner
Previous service: 109th and 58th Infantry for 18½ years
Enlisted: 14 Jan 1901 Cape Town
Signed name with X
Crimes: 23 Apr 1901 Drunkeness fined 16s, 18 Apr 1901 Drunkeness fined 16/ & 28 days CB, 20 May 1901 Drunk & Disorderly - 168 hrs Imp & H L
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 16 Jul 1901 after 6 months service
Character: Fair
Address after discharge: No 3 Schiebe St Waterkant St, Capetown

Wilfred STUART [STEWART]
Born: New South Wales
Religion: C of E, Age: 21, Nationality: British, Trade: Fitter
Enlisted: 30 Apr 1902
Father: Mrs James Stewart, 10th Division Transport, Bethulie Bridge, CC
Rank: Private
Discharged on disbandment of Reg 24 Jun 1902
Character: Very Good

Charles STINTON
4th Batt, B Company, Reg. no. 2126
Religion: Presbyterian, Trade: Clerk, Age: 31
Previous service: I H C & N V A C for 11 months
Enlisted: 23 Dec 1900 Maritzburg
Brother: T P Stinton, Queenstown, Cape Colony
8 Mar 1901 Appointed to Lance Corporal
Discharged as time expired 21 Jun 1901
Character: Very Good

Henry Eugene STOCKER
Mounted Detachment
Age: 35, Nationality: British, Trade: Engineer M E
Wife: Mrs Catherine Jane Stocker, 4 Walls Ave, Greyville, Durban
Enlisted: 13 Jan 1900
Cases of gallantry, good work, wounds, promotion etc: 24 Jan 1900 Co.Q.M.S
Rank: Q M Sergt
Discharged at own request 14 Apr 1900 after 101 days service

George David STONESTREET
Age: 40, Nationality: English, Trade: Mine manager
Wife: Mrs L A Stonestreet, Kenilworth, nr Cape Town
Enlisted: 3 Jan 1900
Rank: Captain
Discharged on Resignation to Inspector of Mines 3 Jun 1901

Walter STORM
3rd Batt D Company, Reg. no. 1876
Religion: Protestant, Age: 40, Nationality: British, Trade: Carpenter
Enlisted: 4 Feb 1901 Cape Town
Brother: H Storm, Beaufort West, C C
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 10 Mar 1902 after 1 year 37 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: GPO Cape Town

Harris STRAUSSEN
Mounted section
Enlisted: 23 Jul 1901 Cape Town
Reg. no. 3169
Age: 25, Nationality: British, Trade: Bricklayer
Previous service: Cape Police 5 months
Next of kin: None
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 17 Mar 1902 after 239 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 21 Hanover St, Cape Town

Charles STROFELD [STROFIELD]
Reg. no. 1649
3rd Battalion
Age: 17, Nationality: British, Religion: C of E, Trade: Clerk
Enlisted: 30 Mar 1901 Capetown
Father: F Strofeler, Steads Building, Chapel St, Capetown
Rank: Bugler
Discharged on expiration of service 14 Nov 1901 after 6 months
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Post Office, Cape Town

Alfred STRONG
4th Battalion A Company
Religion: Ch of Eng, Age: 52, Nationality: British, Trade: Baker & Confectioner
Previous service: N O L Ambulance Corps for 3 months
Wife: Annie C Strong, Ryde Avenue, Hoffmore Road, Durban
Enlisted: 23 Dec 1900 P M Burg
Discharged: P M Burg 12 Apr 1902
Character: Very Good

Richard George STROUD
1 Company
Age: 23, Nationality: English, Trade: Blacksmith?
Enlisted: 3 Jan 1900
Wife: Fanny H Stroud, 34 Frere Road, Woodstock, Capetown

A STUART
Enlisted: Durban 29 Apr 1902
Reg. no. 2951
Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Butcher
Rank: L Cpl
Discharged on disbandment of corps 15 Oct 1902 after 171 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: P O Johannesburg

John Fiennes SULLIVAN
1 Batt, 3 Company
Reg. no. 2777
Religion: Church of England, Age: 49, Nationality: British, Trade: Clerk
Previous service: Kitcheners Horse & DEOVR 420 days
Enlisted: 25 Jul 1901
Wife: Margaret Sullivan, Dunfarven Terrace, Upper St John St, Capetown
Rank: Private
Discharged on disbandment of corps 30 Jun 1902 after 338 days service
Character: Very Good

Henry SUMMERLEE
4 Batt, C Company
Reg. no. 2475
Religion: Ch of Eng, Age: 40, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner
Previous service: I S H for 19 days, discharged as unfit for service
Wife: Eleanor Summerlee, St Marianne's Hill, Pinetown, Durban, Natal
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 14 Jun 1902 after 1 year 145 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 14 St Vredesdorp, Johannesburg

Andrew SUMMERS
Age: 26, Nationality: British, Trade: Mason
Enlisted: 5 Jan 1900
Father: Robert Summers, 2 Havelock Terrace, Ibrox, Glasgow
Promotions: 13 Feb 1900 - Lce Corpl, 26 Apr 1900 - Reduced to Ranks
Penalties & Crimes: 26 Apr 1900 - Refusing to obey an order - reduced to ranks; 24 Aug 1900 - Drunk in Camp - Fined £1 & all leave stopped
Rank: Pte
Discharged at own request after 18 month service (1 year 184 days) 30 Jun 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: c/o GA Juggs, Port Elizabeth, CC

Samuel SUSSMAN
4th Batt Mounted
Nationality: Russian Jew
Previous service: None
Enlisted: Maritzburg 22 May 1902
Age: 32, Height: 5 ft 8½
Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark
Head size: 5¾, Foot size: 8
Next of kin: A Behrman, PO Box 3541, Johannesburg, Transvaal
Born: Cretinge, Russia
Trade: Cabdriver

David SUTHERLAND
Age: 30, Nationality: English, Trade: Carpenter
Wife: Mrs Emily? Augusta Sutherland, 22 Hope St, Cape Town
Enlisted: 29 Dec 1899
Promotions: 29 Dec 1899 - Lce Corp, 30 Mar 1900, Corpl, 25 ? 1900 reduced to ranks
Crimes: 24 ? 1900 - Having insubordinate? language to his superior officer - reduced to ranks & imprisonment for 28 days
Discharged 19 May 1900, Character: Fair, Rank: Pte

Archibald SUTTIE
1st Batt
Reg. no. 3333
Religion: Presbyterian, Age: 35, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner
Enlisted: 3 Sep 1901 Capetown
Brother: Mr D Suttie, Fifeshire, Scotland
Rank: Pte
Discharged on expiration of service 6 Jun 1902 after 278 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Vereeniging, Transvaal

George SWAN
1st Company: 2, 448
Age: 35, Nationality: Colonial, Trade: Fitter & driver
Enlisted: 17 Jan 1900
Mother: Mrs Lyons, P O East London
Promotions: 30 Apr 1900 L. Corpl
Discharged to I M R 15 Dec 1900 after 346 days service
Character: Very good

Friederick SWANEPOEL
6 Company 69
Age: 27, Nationality: Bat. Brit, CC, Trade: Transport driver
Enlisted: 10 Jan 1900
Wife: Mrs Friederick Swanepoel, GPO Capetown
Rank: Private
Discharged 16 Jan 1900 as not required after 7 days service

James SWANSON
1 Company 141
Age: 21, Nationality: Scot, Trade: Platelayer
Monthly sum to be sent to: Miss Alice Norton, GPO Cape Town
Enlisted: 29 Dec 1899
Father: William Swanson, PO Port Elizabeth, S Africa
Rank: Pte
Discharged at own request 19 Jul 1900 after 269 days service
Character: Moderate
Address after discharge: c/o Miss A Norton, Riz Grand Café, Strand St, Cape Town

Herbert SYMONDS
4th Batt, D company
Reg. no. 2564
Deceased 5 May 1901
Religion: Church of England, Age: 30, Nationality: British, Trade: Ironmonger
Enlisted: Durban 12 Feb 1901
Half brother: WJ Mitchell, 250 Point Road, Durban

Walter TAGG
5 Company 66
Age: 30, Nationality: British, Trade: Tailor
Monthly sum to be deducted from pay & sent to Mr Keightly, 42 West St, P M B, Natal
Enlisted: 13 Jan 1900
Sister: Mrs Franter? Mile End Road, London
Promotion: 7 Feb 1900 to Corporal
Discharged 8 Dec 1900 after 339 days service for duty with J'Burg Police
Character: Very good

Albert George TANNER
3rd Batt, Reg. no. 3266
Religion: Ch of E, Age: 35, Nationality: British, Trade: Compositor
Previous service: Royal Berkshire Vol & Natal Royal Rifles for 7½ years
Enlisted: 15 Aug 1901 Capetown
Mother: Mrs H Tanner, 88 Blenheim Gardens, Reading, Berks
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 7 Mar 1902
Character: V Good
Address after discharge: Buxton St, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg

Henry TARLTON
3 company 747
Age: 30, Nationality: Australian, Trade: Rigger
Enlisted: 10 Jan 1900
Wife: Mrs Annie Elizabeth Tarlton, Port Alfred, CC

Edward George TAYLOR
1st RPR, 2 Company 474
Age: 45, Nationality: British, Trade: Timber man
Wife: Mrs Harriet Jane Taylor, c/o Mrs La Raiviere, High St, West Bank, East London
Enlisted: 22 Jan 1900
Crimes & Awards - Disobeying an order - deprived of 7 days Police allowance
Rank: Pte
Discharged 30 Jun 1901 after 18 months service ( 1year 177 days)
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Jampers Deep, J'Burg

Henry Ernest TAYLOR
7 Company 438
Age: 38, Nationality: British, Trade: Mason
Enlisted: 3 Jan 1900
Wife ME (Magdelene Elizabeth deleted) Taylor, 86 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town
Rank: Pte
Discharged 30 Jun 1901 at own request after 18 months service (1 yr 180 days)
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: c/o Barker & Graers J'Burg

James TAYLOR
2nd Batt, C Company, Reg. no. 3275
Religion: C of E, Age: 33, Nationality: British, Trade: Handy man
Previous service: B RPR for 6 months, discharged as time expire, Character - Fair
Enlisted: 20 Aug 1901 Cape Town
Friend: Mrs Muller, Mount St, Mowbray, Cape Town
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 3 Mar 1902
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: Post Office J'Burg

John TAYLOR
Reg. no. 20043
Age: 20, Nationality: Paarl SA, Trade: Carrier
Mother: AC Taylor, Wellington Short St, SA
Single

John Harry TAYLOR
3 Batt, A Company, Reg. no. 1632
Religion: C of E, Age: 48, Nationality: English, Trade: Plumber
Previous service: Nil
Wife: Mary Anne Taylor, No 4 Gilpen Terrace, Sherlord St, Port Elizabeth
Rank: Pte
Discharged at completion of service after 6 months Port Elizabeth 11 Jun 1901
Character: V Good
Address after discharge: Frames (plumber) Donkin St, Port Elizabeth

George TEMPERLEY
4 Batt, A Company, Reg. no. 2294
Age: 31, Nationality: British, Religion: C of E, Trade: Carpenter
Enlisted: 23 Dec 1900 Maritzburg
Mother: Mrs J Temperley, Wesley St, Towlaw, County Durham, England
Crimes & Awards: 20 Feb 1901 - Insolence to NCO - 48 hrs hard labour, 14 Jun 1901 - absence without leave - 72 hrs I H L 2 days pay
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expire 5 Apr 1902
Character: Good
Address after discharge: Dynamite Factory, Modderfontein

Alfred TEMPEST
5th Company 936
Age: 23, Nationality: British, Trade: Butcher
Wife: Mrs Clara Tempest, c/o Mrs Whitney, Newlands, C Town
Enlisted: 25 Jan 1900
Rank: Pte
Discharged after 1 years service (395 days) 23 Feb 1901

Henry C THERON
1st RPR, 9 Company 739
Age: 23, Nationality: Cape Colonial, Trade: Bugler
Father: Henry Cost Theron, Bain St, Wellington, Cape Co
Enlisted: 10 Jan 1900
Rank: Hony Corporal
Discharged at own request 8 Aug 1900 after 21 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Bandmaster, Western Rifles, Wellington, CC

Charles THOMAS
3 Company 827
Age: 36, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner
Wife: Mrs Eliz Thomas, Schulzengasse No. 6, Neuenhen Heidelbiry, Germany
Enlisted: 10 Jan 1900
Promotions: 1 Jul 1901 L. Corpl
Discharged on own request after 18 months service (1 yr 210 days) 31 Jul 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: GPO Johannesburg

Charles THOMAS
3rd Batt, Reg. no. 1770
Religion: Church of Eng, Age: 32, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner
Enlisted: 22 Dec 1900 East London
Father: Peter Thomas, Kelynack, St Just, RSO
Rank: Private
Discharged as medically unfit (service completed) 17 Jul 1901 after 195 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 91 Long St, Capetown, CC

Edward THOMAS
2 Company 454
Age: 32, Nationality: British, Trade: Blacksmith
Enlisted: 22 Jan 1900
Mother: Mrs Johanna Thomas, Guildford Hayle, Cornwall, England
Rank: Pte
Discharged on own request 18 month service (1 year 210) 31 Jul 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 3 May Fair, Fordsburg, Johannesburg

Frank THOMAS
4 Company 556
Age: 41, Nationality: British, Trade: Platelayer
Enlisted: 28 Dec 1899
Wife: Mrs Catherine Thomas, Trappist Pine Town, Durban
Previous service: N V A C, Orpen's Horse 109, SALH 22922
Crimes & Awards: 1) Drunk in Camp, 2) Disobedience 3) Using obscene Language to an NCO - Fined £1, to be removed from Corps
Discharged as above 8 Jan 1900

John THOMAS
3 Company 581
Age: 32, Nationality: British, Trade: Blacksmith
Wife: Mrs Agnes Thomas, Refugee Camp, Racecourse, Port Elizabeth
Enlisted: 29 Dec 1899
Crimes & Awards: 8 Oct 1900 13 hours overstaying pass - deprived 3 days pay & 12 days police allowance, 25 Jun 1901- overstaying leave 5 days - fined 5 days ? pay
Rank: Pte
Discharged on own request 18 months service (1yr 195 days) 10 Jul 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Pietermaritzburg, No 7 Fleming St

Richard THOMAS
6 Company 556
Age: 43, Nationality: British, Trade: Mason & Bricklayer
Wife: Mrs Agnes Thomas, Newlands Avenue, Cape Town
Enlisted: 16 Jan 1900
Crimes & Awards: 15 Feb 1900 - Drunk on parade - Fined £1 3 days CB
Rank: Pte
Discharged after 1 yrs service (399 days) 18 Feb 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Main Avenue, Newlands, CC

William THOMAS
Court of Inquiry no 12 Gen Hospl Springfontein on the 15th April 1901 by order of Colonel W B Allen for the purpose of investigating and e? upon injuries received by No. 107 Pte W Thomas R P Regt
On examination found Pte W Thomas had opacity in the left cornea.
Pte Thomas states that when cutting wood for firing a small stone jumped from the ground from the end of the stick he was hewing & struck him on the left eye. This happened on March 6th 1901 at Jagersfontein Road. He reported sick immediately and was sent by the medical officer to the general hospital at the Springfontein on the same day. He states that he was on duty acting as cook for his company.
Medical evidence: Major Longhead Raine states that Pte Thomas was admitted to No 12 General Hospital Springfontein on March 6th 1901 suffering from wound of his left eye which might have been caused by a piece of flint. That the wound is now quite healed but the vision of the eye is likely to be impaired. There is no other evidence.
Age: 40, Nationality: English, Trade: Miner
Enlisted: 23 Dec 1899
Wife: Marinna Thomas, 22 Lapstons Road, Millone Cumberland, England/ Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
Rank: Pte
Discharged on own request after 18 month service (1 yr 190 days) 30 Jun 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Box 1034, Robinson G M C, J'Burg

William THOMAS
4th Batt, D Company, Reg. no. 2364
Religion: C of E, Age: 50, Nationality: British
Trade: Carpenter Roodepoort United G MC
Enlisted: 28 Dec 1900 Maritzburg
Brother: David Thomas, Llanlersanl, Wales
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 14 March 1901
Character: Good
Address after discharge: Mayer & Charlton, G M Coy, Jeppestown

William John THOMAS
1 Batt 6 Company
Age: 31, Nationality: British, Trade: Boat builder
Wife: Mrs Lillian Thomas
Causes of gallantry, promotions: 29 Nov 1900 - Distinguished Conduct medal, 12 Feb 1900 - L Corpl, 30 Mar 1900 Corpl, 17 Feb 1901 CSM, 2 Jul 1901 Lieut vice Hutton resigned
Address after discharge: 50 Gous St, Troyville

Charles Henry THOMPSON
3 Company 666
Age: 22, Nationality: British colonial, Trade: Cyanide Thiftman
Money deducted from pay Miss M Ireland, 3 Gordon Villas, Cape Town
Brother: William Thompson (Private), DEOVR, Volunteer Drill Hall, Cape Town
Causes of gallantry, promotions etc: 27 Mar 1901 - taken prisoner & released near Boksburg, 1 Jul 1901 - L Corpl, 1 Oct 1901 - Corporal
Discharged at own request after 18 months service (1 yr 296 days) 9 Nov 1901
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: GPO Johannesburg

Courtenay William THOMPSON
Rank: Lieut 6 Company
Age: 37, Nationality: British, Trade: Mining engineer
Enlisted: 26 Dec 1899
Wife: Mrs Maud Thompson, PO Stellenbosch
Resigned 10 Apr 1900

Thomas THOMPSON
3rd Batt D Company
Religion: Wesleyan, Age: 30, Nationality: British, Trade: Eng Dr (New Kleinfontein)
Enlisted: 4 Mar 1901 Cape Town
Mother: Mrs W Thompson, Post Office, Ladysmith, Natal
Promotions: 9 Sep 1901 - promoted Lce Corporal, 1 Jun 1902 promoted Corporal
Crimes & awards: 24 Apr 1902 - Drunk (underlined in red) in Camp at 8.30 pm - reduced to the ranks
Discharged on disbandment 28 Jun 1902 after 1 yr & 119 days service
Character: very good
Address after discharge: GPO Johannesburg

Frederick Charles THOMPSON
2 Batt, A company, Reg. no. 1489
Age: 36, Nationality: British, Religion: Protestant, Trade: Carpenter
Friend: Mr H Lawrence, Paradice, Simons Town
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 21 Jun 1901 after 6 months
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Simmon Town, Cape Colony

Richard Penman THOMSON
3rd Batt, B company, Reg. no. 1748
Religion: Protestant, Age: 32, Nationality: Scotch, Trade: Shift Boos
Previous service: Town Guard East London for 14 months - left to join RPR
Wife: Martha Elizabeth Thomson, Moore St, Quigney
Enlisted: 22 Dec 1900 East London
Promotions: 1 Jan 1901 - apptd Corpl, 18 Feb 1901 - apptd CQM Sergt
Discharged as time expired 5 Mar 1902
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Village Main Reef, G M Co, Johannesburg

Benjamin THORNLEY
4th Batt, B company, Reg. no. 2153
Religion: Protestant, Age: 49, Nationality: British
Trade: Platelayer, New Modderfontein Mine, Rand
Wife: Annie Thornley, 16 1st Avenue, Durban
Enlisted: 23 Dec 1900 Maritzburg
Rank: Pte
Discharged as medically unfit 12 Jan 1902 after 1 yr 25 days
Character: Good
Address after discharge: Elandsfontein

Herbert Edward THWAITES
Age: 24, Nationality: Australian, Trade: Fitter
Enlisted: 15 Jan 1900
Step brother: AW Francis, c/o F St Ledger, Cape Town
Rank: Pte
Discharged on own request after 18 months service (1 yr 331 days) 10 Dec 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Village Main Reef, GN, J'Burg

Thomas TIDMARSH
3rd batt A company, Reg. no. 1712
Religion: Protestant, Age: 40, Nationality: English, Trade: Carpenter
Previous service: Mounted Pioneer for 6 months
Wife: Lydia Tidmarsh, 46 Tent Beach, East London
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 6 Mar 1902
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: United Main Reef, Roodepoort

Thomas Aaron TIEARNEY
Age: 33, Nationality: American, Trade: Mason
Wife: Mrs Elizabeth Tiearney, Broomwell St, Woodstock, C Colony
Enlisted: 15 Jan 1900
Promotions: 13 Feb 1900- Lce Corpl, 1 Mar 1900 - Corpl, 1 Jul 1901 - Sergt
Discharged on disbandment 30 Jun 1902 after 2 years 169 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: GPO Germinston

James TIERNEY
Religion: Presbyterian, Age: 37, Nationality: British, Trade: Shipwright
Previous service: I B C & N V A C for 12 months
Enlisted: 15 Feb 1901 Durban
Mother: Margaret Tierney, Ford Place, Greenock, Scotland
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 19 Aug 1901
Character: very good
Address after discharge: c/o Mrs Currie, 53 Shepstone St, Durban

John Frederick TIMMER
7 Company 337
Age: 20, Nationality: Cape Colonist, Trade: Carpenter
Mother: Mrs Fredrica Timmer, 119 Upper Pier St, South End, Port Elizabeth
Enlisted: 6 Feb 1900
Rank: Private
Discharged at own request after 18 months service (2 yrs 26 days) 28 Feb 1902
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Johannesburg GPO

Joseph George TINN
3rd Batt, D company, Reg. no. 1936
Religion: C of E, Age: 36, Nationality: British, Trade: Fitter Simmer & joiner
Previous service: Bethune M I for 122 months
Enlisted: 19 Feb 1901 Cape Town
Father: J Tinn, Woolabingdon, Bridgewater, Somerset
23 Mar 1901 - Promoted Coy Qr Master Sergt
30 Nov 1901 - Fraudulent Disbandment from PWLH - Trial dispensed with bu order GOC Natal - held to serve for 6 months
Rank: Coy Q M S
Discharged on expiration of service 7 May 1902 after 9 months
Character: Good
Address after discharge: Goldfields Hotel, Johannesburg

Richard Edward TIPPITT
Age: 24, Nationality: British, Trade: Blacksmith
Enlisted: 15 Jan 1900
Father: Edward Tippitt, Perran Port, Cornwall, England
Rank: Pte
Discharged on own request after 18 months service (1 yr 231 days) 21 Aug 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Henry Nourse, G M C, J'Burg

John TITMUS
Age: 40, Nationality: British, Trade: Fitter
Enlisted: 6 Jan 1900
Wife: Mrs Anna Titmus, 68 Walmer Road, Port Elizabeth
Rank: Pte
Discharged on own request after 18 months service (1 yr 215 days) 31 Jul 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Goode & Nelson St, Port Elizabeth

John TODD
3 Company 396
Age: 21, Nationality: Australian, Trade: Fitter
Enlisted: 3 Jan 1900
Father: Robert Todd, Kalk Bay, Capetown, CC
14 Jun 1900 - Wounded in action, Zand River
Rank: Pte
Discharged at own request after 18 months service (1 yr 184 days) 30 Jun 1901
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Box 1891 J'Burg

William TODD
2nd Batt D Company, Reg. no. 1160
Religion: Presbyterian, Age: 38, Nationality: British, Trade: Blacksmith Glen deep
Wife: Isabella Todd, 28 Main St, Clenton, Cumberland
Enlisted: 13 Dec 1900 Cape Town
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 7 Mar 1902 after 366 days
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Glen Deep coy, Germiston

William TOPLIS
4th Batt, E Company, Reg. no. 2632
Religion: English, Age: 36, Nationality: British, Trade: Butcher
Previous service: 6th Inniskilling Dragoons 13 years 10 months
Wife: Augusta Topliss, New Germany, Durban
Enlisted: 14 Mar 1901 Durban
21 Mar 1901 - promoted to Corporal, 9 Apr 1901 - Promoted to Sergeant, 15 Apr 1901 - Promoted to Coy Q M Sergt
Discharged as time expired 18 Dec 1901
Character: Exemplary

Robert Adams TOUGH
4th Batt, C Company, Reg. no. 2631
Age: 36, Religion: Presbyterian, Nationality: British, Trade: Telegraphist
Wife: Mrs Judie Tough, 32 Gillespie St, Durban
Enlisted: 14 Mar 1901 Kaalfontein
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired transferred to I M R Telegraph 26 Sept 1901 after 196 days service
Address after discharge: I M R Telegraphs J'Burg

Edward Charles TOWNSEND
9 Company 978
Age: 27, Nationality: Sth African Colonial, Trade: Chemist
Wife: Mrs Margaret G Townsend, PO Stellenbosch, CC
Enlisted: 5 Feb 1900
Rank: Private
Discharged on own request 7 Feb 1900 after 4 days service
Crimes: Forfeit 4 days pay & pay for 4 days rations
Character: Good

John TOWNSON
4th Batt, A Company, Reg. no. 2418
Religion: Wesleyan, Age: 56, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner Llangaagate Deep
Wife: Mrs Elizabeth Townson, 36 Alice St, Durban
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 22 Apr 1902 after 1 year 106 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Langlaate Deep G M Co Joburg

Richard TOYE
2nd Batt, A Company, Reg. no. 1204
Religion: C of E, Age: 29, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner Durban, Roodepoort, G M Coy
Wife: Mrs E Toye, 4 Anticross, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire
Enlisted: 15 Dec 1900 Cape Town
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 4 Jun 1901 after 6 months
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Durban Roodepoort G M Co, Johannesburg

Frank TREGARTHEN
4th Batt B Company, Reg. no. 2393
Religion: Church of England, Age: 33, Nationality: British, Trade: Secretary Crown Deep
Enlisted: 1 Jan 1901 P M Burg
Brother: Harry Tregarthen, Natal Club, P M B
1 Jan 1901 promoted to C Q M S

Harry TRETHOWAN
2nd Batt, B Company Reg. no. 1275
Religion: Wesleyan, Age: 23, Nationality: British, Trade: Carpenter Lancaster West
Enlisted: 17 Dec 1900 Cape Town
Mother: Caroline Trethowan, Lower Town nr Helston, Cornwall
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 4 Jun 1901 after 6 mos service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Lancaster West, Krugersdorp

James TREVETHAN [TREVATHAN]
2nd Batt, C Company, Reg. no. 1278
Religion: Wesleyan, Age: 38, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner Bononza
Wife: Mrs S Trevethan, Highfield Cottage, Jordaan St, Cape Town
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 6 Jun 1901 after 6 months service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 36 Waterkant St, Cape Town

James Henry TREZOWA
2nd Batt, B Company, Reg. no. 1285
Religion: Wesleyan, Age: 24, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner (Ferreira Deep)
Previous service: Duke of Conwalls St Infantry, Cape Medical Staff Corps for 5 years
Enlisted: 18 Dec 1900 Cape Town
Wife: Mrs M Trezona, 46 Daniel St, Truro, Cornwall, England
Crimes: 28 Jan 1901 I Drunk on the line of march II Bearing from his escort Fined 16/- 96 hours IHL
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 7 Jun 1901 after 6 months
Character: Good
Address after discharge: Ferreira Deep G M Coy, J H Burg

George TRUDGEON
2nd Batt A Company, Reg. no. 1490
Age: 23, Nationality: British, Religion: Ch of E, Trade: Miner Porges Rand
Mother: Mrs Eliz A Trudgeon, Hendra Lane St Denis St Austell Corn.
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 18 Jun 1901 after 6 months service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Porges Rand Gold M Coy Randfontein

William TRUSCOTT
2nd Batt C Company, Reg. no. 1341
Religion: CE, Age: 38, Nationality: British, Trade: Miner
Wife: Mrs Truscott (Georgina), Vineyard Road, Claremont (c/o Mrs Lloyd)
Enlisted: 21 Dec 1900 Green Point
3 Jan 1901 -Discharged medically unfit
Rank: Private
Discharged as medically unfit (see M6 Stokes report) 3 Jan 1901 after 14 days service
Character: Good
Address after discharge: PO Cape Town

William TUCKER
7 Company 768
Age: 41, Nationality: British, Trade: Rigger
Wife: Mrs Elizabeth Tucker, c/o I Herbert, Roper Cawood St, North End, Port Elizabeth
Enlisted: 11 Jan 1900
Promoted: 7 Feb 1900 Lce Corpl, 1 Mar 1900 Corpl
Discharged on own request 18 months (1yr 179 days) 30 Jun 1901
Character: Very Good
Address after discharge: PO Germinston

Charles TURNER
I Company 241
Age: 38, Nationality: English, Trade: Platelayer
Wife: Mary Ann Turner, Ivy Cottage, Aideine Rd, Claremont, Capetown
Enlisted: 5 Jan 1900
Crimes: 23 Jan 1900 - Absent from parade, insolence to an officer fined Ł1, 7 days CB, 1 Feb 1900 - Misconduct - remand from regiment
Rank: Pte

Thomas Howard TURNER
4 Company 542
Age: 28, Nationality: English, Trade: Digger
Wife: Mrs Gladys Turner, Post Office, Durban
Enlisted: 4 Jan 1900
Rank: Pte
Discharged with approval AAG 4 Jan 1901 after 372 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: Ferreira Deep Mine

John Charles TWAIN
4th Batt C Company Reg. no. 2381
Religion: Ch of Eng, Age: 39, Nationality: British, Trade: Baker & Confectioner, Quinn & Co Pritchard St, Jo'Burg
Wife: Mrs Ellen Twain, 355 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, Scotland
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expire 14 Jun 1901 after 1 yr 168 days service
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: 30 De Villiers St, Johannesburg

William Jackson TWENTYMAN
For light duty at base
2nd Batt, B Company, Reg. no. 1193
Religion: C of E, Age: 39, Nationality: British, Trade: Underground foreman North Randfontein G M Co
Enlisted: 14 Dec 1900 Cape Town
Wife: Mrs WJ Twentyman (Nettie), No. 5 Henry Dri, Branston, Cumberland
Rank: Pte
Discharged as time expired 6 Jun 1901 after 6 months
Character: Very good
Address after discharge: North Randfontein, G M Coy

Stephen TYACK
2nd Batt, B Company, Reg. no. 1439
Age: 30, Nationality: British, Trade: Shift Boss, Religion: Protestant
Previous service: Jameson
Enlisted: 14 Dec 1900 Green Point
Wife: Mrs Tyack, Goldsitheney Marazion
Rank: Private
Discharged as time expired 17 Jun 1901 after 6 months
Character: Very good - has been mounted section
Address after discharge: Central Deep G M Coy Roodepoort, Transvaal

Joseph TYSON
6 company 782
Age: 25, Nationality: English, Trade: Engine driver
Enlisted: 12 Sep 1900
Father: J Tyson, Head, Port Elizabeth
Rank: Pte
Discharged on own request 18 months service (1 yr 29 days) 10 Oct 1901
Address after discharge: c/o Mrs Fleming, Bon Marche, Parliament St, Port Elizabeth