Memorial Boer War Hobart

The monument, unveiled in 1901, commemorates those Tasmanians who served and died in the Second Boer War in South Africa, 1899-1902. Some 860 serviceman and 800 horses were transported to South Africa, 39 men paid the ultimate sacrifice and most of the horses were left behind.

Numbers, Commanding Officers and dates of departure.
1st Tasmanian Contingent: 80
Capt. C, St, Clair Cameron. 27th Oct 1899

Drafts for 1st Contingent: 47
Capt A.H. Ricall 18th Jan 1900

Tasmanian Bushmen: 53
Lt Col. E.T. Wallack. 5th Mar 1900

1st Tasmanian Imperial Contingent: 122
Capt. R,C, Lewis 26th April 1900

2nd Tasmanian Imperial Contingent: 254
Lt Col. E.T. Watchorn 27th Mar 1901

'E' Company 1st Battalion A.C.H.: 122
Capt. A.W.B. Perceval. 16th Feb 1902

'E' Company 3rd Battalion A.C.H.: 121
Capt. A. Morrisby. 8th April 1902

'C' Squadron 8th Battalion A.C.H. :120
Capt. K.A. Ogilvy. 21st May 1902

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Source

• Text: Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward