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This is a query about the existence of a nominal roll for the BSAP.

For my Mafeking research, there are some men and an officer with no forenames. I would very much like to know their names as that also opens up other research avenues.

With thanks
David

Hi David

I am unaware of a published nominal roll, but there are several references/sources which may be useful in determining first names.
Could you publish a list of the unknowns on this forum , and we could all try resolve some of them as best possible ?

Regards
Adrian

Good idea Adrian

We can put the combined brainpower/sleuthing skills of the Forum to work.

Regards

Rory

Of the power of the forum, I have no doubt!

Here is my list of BSAP men at Mafeking who are missing forenames.

2529 Trooper Allen J H A. British Battles and Medals, 7th Edition, 2006, connects this man with service in the 1st KRRC, 1891-98 (Private). It has not been possible to verify this service

2510 Trooper Bannister W

2524 Trooper Byrne J P. BB&M connects this man with service in the 1st Norfolk Regiment, 1881-93 (Private) (unconfirmed). Served in the BeR (631 Private) 20 October 1905 to 15 October 1906.

2462 Sergeant Cook A J. Wounded 31 Oct 1899

2590 Hospital Sergeant Crossman A

2481 Trooper Mackenzie A

Lieutenant Martin A H

2552 Trooper McKenzie C

2503 Acting Sergeant Mills T

2534 Trooper Nash G M

2581 Trooper Lidwill G - identified

2507 Trooper Smith G

1868 Sergeant Taylor A. Possibly Albert Taylor

2584 Trooper Welch M

2578 Corporal of Ordnance White J J. Born in Dublin, Ireland c 1874. Served in the BSAP for two years. Also served 1st KFS (2059 Trooper) 4 March to 5 July 1902. Trade: Chemist. NOK: Mrs Mary White, Dublin. Listed with just his initials on the KSF nominal roll.

2587 Trooper Willmot J

2506 Trooper Wood R. BB&M says served in the 1st Derby Regiment (unconfirmed)

Any help with these would be very much appreciated.

With thanks
David

David
The only one Colin Walker's Siege Register could help with is -
Mills, THOMAS 2503 or possibly 2541.
Regards
IL.

G J F Sidwill
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