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Sixth Contingent group photo, 1901
The Sixth Contingent (Number 16 Company is pictured here) sailed from Auckland in January 1901 and arrived in South Africa in March. It operated in the Transvaal where it assisted the British forces in interning Boer civilians in concentration camps. A New Zealand soldier noted that such work was 'one of the saddest duties' he performed in South Africa
Judith Papanui
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Hi,
i am interested in the Boer War photo as my Grandfather was in the 6th contingent in 1901
Reg No:
3836
Surname:
forsyth
Given Names:
john
Unit:
canterbury special section
Rank:
private
Contingent:
sixth
Ship:
cornwall 30 january 1901
Occupation:
farmer
County/City:
ashley
Address:
coutts island
Next of Kin:
forsyth mrs jeane
Next of Kin Address:
coutts island
Relationship to Soldier:
mother
I am wondering if you could possiably send a better quality photo for me to look at more clearly.
Thankyou very much
Anne-Maree
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