Bertram Spencer CRESSY

Subject: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:40 pm

Bertram Spencer CRESSY
Age: 37, Years in SA: 18
Rides, shoots and talks Dutch, Mashona, Shangaan, Matabele & Zulu
Former corps: Native Levies Zululand, Rhodesia Horse - serg major, Native Contingent Col De Moleyns Was in active service and received medal for Zulu War
Knowledge of particular district: Johannesburg to Helpmakan & Newcastle
Special Qualifications: Charge of natives Bridging & ponts
Reference: Under Colonial Sec
Can provide own horse.

Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:51 pm

Littlehand .
I had a look through the NNC rolls in the Forsyth Book but didnt find him .
90th.

Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:21 pm

Ok mate thanks for looking!!!

Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:38 pm

Littlehand I just had another look in more of the regiments but still didnt find him . I dont like it when I cant find
them ! . It gets frustrating .
Cheers 90th.

Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:48 pm

I spent hours looking for that Carr Chap. Hiding the Isandlwana painting. So i know what you mean!!!!!

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Found this chap, not sure if this is one of the same.

Cressy Bertram Spencer 40 Occupation: Int Agent. Next of kin: Wife. Address: Maraisberg .
Source: Attestation paper in WO126 Town Guard and District Mounted Troops

Cressy Bretram Spencer Trooper No trace on pay lists M/23505
Source: Nominal roll in WO127 Rimington's Guides

http://www.angloboerwar.com/index.php?option=com_grid&gid=2_gm_0&p=3073

And the same name appears here Memorial Wall.
http://www.eggsa.org/library/main.php?g2_itemId=1758852

Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:56 pm

Hi Ulundi.
I'd be willing to bet its the same man , as there certainly wouldnt be to many with the same 3 names ! .
Cheers 90th.

Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:00 am

Hi Littlehand .
I did manage to find out that the initials of the Chap that did the painting he was R.H.Carr , the date behind his name was 1879 . . Secondly I thought that the Cressy chap may have been mentioned on the forum previosly , think I'll check the search box .
Cheers 90th.

Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:29 am

Quote :: think I'll check the search box

did that before posting. Salute

Subject: Bertram Spencer Cressy Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:59 am

. I checked and as you are aware , nothing there . Salute

. His name does seem familair scratch

Cheers 90th.

Posts : 978 Join date : 2009-10-16

Hi All,
Bertram Spencer Cressy, born 1859. Served WW1 in German East Africa and in France. Had Malaria throughout the War. Served South African Native Labour Corps QMSgt No.916 from 9 May 1917 to discharge 8 Aug 1918.
Rai KLH

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