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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.
Credit:
Judith Papanui
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My great-grandfather, Arthur Herbert Alexandre, was also in the 6th contingent, number 16 company. If anyone knows of a higher resolution version of this photo, please let me know at jamalex@gmail.com.
Hi Michael - unfortunately we don't have a hi-res copy of this image as it was lent to us by Judith Papanui in the late 1990s at which time we didn't know much about hi-res scanning! Hopefully there will be other group photos of the 6th Contingent available, though I have not come across any online. Regards, Jamie Mackay
Hi, I am also interested in this picture as my great grandfather was in the 6th contingent also. David Cossgrove. Could you please send me a copy of the photo to m_cossgrove@hotmail.com.
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 possibly send a better quality photo for me to look at more clearly.
Thankyou very much
Anne-Maree
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