NZ units in South Africa 1899-1902 - New Zealand History
Embarkation database containing the names, contingents, companies, registration numbers, ranks, embarkation details, addresses, next of kin and occupations of every New Zealand soldier who joined the New Zealand contingents that sailed to the South African War.
South African War 1899-1902 - New Zealand History
The South African War (also known as the Second Anglo-Boer War) was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand troops. Fought between the British Empire and the Boer South African Republic (Transvaal) and its Orange Free State ally, it was the culmination of long-standing tensions in southern Africa.
Soldier Service & War Records - National Army Museum
Find fellow New Zealand veterans or research your family's service history at the National Army Museum, Waiouru. Start your journey of discovery with the extensive archives, Library and service personnel records dating from the Imperial and Boer Wars to …
Boer War | NZ History
The South African War of 1899-1902, often called the Boer War (sometimes the Second Boer War), was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand.
List of New Zealand units in the Second Boer War - Wikipedia
The Boer War was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand troops, and was the first conflict the nation was involved in since the New Zealand Wars had ceased in the early 1870s. [5] Over 6500 New Zealand soldiers served in South Africa with the units suffering 230 casualties – most of those from either accident or disease.
The South African Wars – New Zealand Military Historical Society
The South African War (also known as the Second Anglo-Boer War) was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand troops. Fought between the British Empire and the Boer South African Republic (Transvaal) and its Orange Free State ally, it was the culmination of long-standing tensions in southern Africa.
Story: South African War - Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
The South African War, which began in 1899, was the first war to which New Zealand sent soldiers to fight overseas. The country saw it as an opportunity to show its loyalty to Britain, and to show off their strong and adaptable soldiers. Story by Jock Phillips.
This resource list is designed to guide readers to sources of information on the men and women who served in New Zealand forces during the South African War, sometimes called the Boer War. Included are resources on service records, rolls of honour, family information, medals and awards. There are also sources on the history of the war and on ...
Page 1. Origins of the war - Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Although most New Zealanders knew little about southern Africa, there was huge enthusiasm for participation in a war against the Boers. Even before war was formally declared, the New Zealand Parliament became the first colonial legislature (though not the first colony) to offer troops.
Anglo-Boer War - National Army Museum
The war was fought from October 1899 to May 1902. It saw the birth of the New Zealand Mounted Rifleman as a tough, uncompromising and resourceful soldier as they fought the equally-tough Boer commandos on the high veldt of South Africa. +64 6 387 6911.