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littlehand
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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | 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.
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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | 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. |
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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:21 pm | |
| Ok mate thanks for looking!!! |
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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | 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. |
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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | 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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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:11 pm | |
| 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
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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | 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. |
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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | 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. |
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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:29 am | |
| - Quote :
- think I'll check the search box
did that before posting. |
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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Bertram Spencer Cressy Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:59 am | |
| ![Salute](/users/1313/16/75/50/smiles/770175799.gif) . I checked and as you are aware , nothing there . ![Salute](/users/1313/16/75/50/smiles/770175799.gif) . His name does seem familair Cheers 90th. |
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![Bertram Spencer CRESSY Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Bertram Spencer CRESSY Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:16 am | |
| 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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