Anglo Boer War

Surname

Forename

Rank

Notes

Unit

Munn

F H

Major

1st Battalion
Source: QSA roll

(Princess Victoria's) Royal Irish Fusiliers

Munn

F H

Major

MID LG: 17 June 1902, page: 3965. Source: Field Marshal Roberts. 1 March 1902. Re: General mentions
This page contains all the London Gazette pages for the Boer War

(Princess Victoria's) Royal Irish Fusiliers

Munn

F H

Major

1st Battalion
Demise: Died of disease - pneumonia 31 Aug 1901
Place: Springfontein
Source: In Memoriam by S Watt

(Princess Victoria's) Royal Irish Fusiliers

Munn

Frederick

35759

Trooper

Source: QSA Medal Rolls

21st Company, 2nd Btn, IY

Munn

Frederick Henry

Major

QSA (4)
Source: List of QSAs with the clasp Talana from the Talana book

(Princess Victoria's) Royal Irish Fusiliers

Munn

Frederick Henry

Major

MUNN, FREDERICK HENRY, Major, was born 13 May 1857. He became a Sub-Lieutenant in the 89th Foot 11 September 1876; Lieutenant, Royal Irish Fusiliers, 11 September 1876; was Instructor of Musketry, Royal Irish Fusiliers, 27 May 1881 to 26 May 1886; Captain, 30 March 1883. He saw active service in the Soudan Expedition in 1884, taking part in the battles of Teb and Tamai, the relief of Tokar and the affair at Tamanieb, and receiving the Medal and clasp and Bronze Star. He reached the rank of Major 1 July 1888. He served with distinction in the South African War, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 June 1902]: "Frederick Henry Munn, Major, Royal Irish Fusiliers (since deceased). In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa".
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book)

(Princess Victoria's) Royal Irish Fusiliers

Munn

Frederick Henry

Major

He died of measles and pneumonia at Springfontein, August 31st 1901. He was born September 1857, educated at Shrewsbury School, and entered the 89th Foot, now the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers, September 1876, being promoted Captain March 1883, and Major July 1888. He served with the 2nd Battalion of his regiment in the Soudan Expedition in 1884, was present in the engagements at El Teb and Tamai, and received the medal with clasp and Khedive's star. Major Munn accompanied his battalion to South Africa in September 1899, and was present at the battle of Talana Hill, and took part in the retirement on Ladysmith and the action at Lombard's Kop. He subsequently commanded the detachment at Witpoort which was attacked on July 16th, 1900, his orders being to "hold it at all costs". The Boers called on Major Munn to surrender, but, scornfully refusing, he held out from daybreak till 2 pm, when the enemy retired. Field Marshal Earl Roberts telegraphed, "The fight on the 16th was most successful, I heartily congratulate you and all concerned” and in his despatch of October 10th, 1900, LG, February 8th, 1901, he reported that this detachment "had greatly distinguished itself". The general officer commanding also telegraphed, "Well done, Irish Fusiliers". Major Munn was again mentioned in despatches March 1st, 1902, and awarded the DSO. He was buried in the military cemetery at Springfontein, and a tablet was erected there to his memory by his brother officers.
Source: Donner

(Princess Victoria's) Royal Irish Fusiliers

Munn

Frederick William

9941

Private

Source: QSA Medal Rolls

4th Co, 1st Btn, IY

Munn

1st Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls

King's Own Scottish Borderers

Munn

G A