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Alexander Robertson, Boer War 1899 - 1901

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greyghost

greyghost Report 27 Mar 2018 18:59

Accidental duplication - answer on
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/military_chat/thread/1371279

Sue

Sue Report 27 Mar 2018 16:43

I am searching for information that shows my GGF Alexander Robertson, dob 1879 served in the Boer War, 1899 - 1901.
Apparently he served in the 2nd Battallion, Gordon Highlanders under the command of Lt. Col. William Dick-Cunyngham V.C. and H.W.D. Dennie who died in this battle. He fought in the battle of ELANDSLAAGTE on October 21, 1899.
Alexander born New Pitsligo, Scotland 1879