Correspondence
Kevin (K.M.) Jordan correspondence and compiled Durban Light Infantry Rolls of Honour, especially the Anglo Boer War ROH (April 2020; updated November 2023). DLI-specific source — not a general ROH feed. WWI ROH comparison pending (Jordan email 3 Sep 2026).
| # | Last Name | First Name | Initials | Rank | Unit | Date of Death | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48835 | Wilson | J T P | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-01-15 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte J.T.P. Wilson, SN 673; pneumonia Assembly Hall PMB; PDF dates 15/01/1900 or 01/01/1900 — ROH kept 1900-01-15 (muster corroborates). | |
| 48834 | Will | Alexander William | A W | Corporal | Durban Light Infantry | 1902-01-21 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Cpl Alexander William Will; enteric after discharge; West Street Cemetery; age 23; DOB 9/9/1878. Dates 20/01/1902 or 21/01/1902 — ROH kept 1902-01-21. |
| 48833 | Welch | Roderick | R | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-04-16 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte Roderick Welch; Bright's disease Estcourt; dates 16/04/1900 or 17/04/1900 — ROH kept 1900-04-16. |
| 48831 | Waller | John | J | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-11-08 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte John Waller; PDF date 07/11/1900 vs ROH 1900-11-08 — DateDeath not changed. Age 29 (was 30). |
| 48832 | Walker | Norman | N | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1902-08-11 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte Norman Walker; phthisis after discharge; age 20; dates 09/08/1902 or 11/08/1902 — ROH kept 1902-08-11. |
| 48830 | Sturgeon | Alfred Ricton | A R | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-07-06 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte Alfred Ricton Sturgeon; age 42; pneumonia Dundee Hospital 06/07/1900. |
| 48829 | Smith | E | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-04-23 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte E. Smith, DLI — "Died. NO TRACE" (23/04/1900 kept). PDF adds alternative identity: Or SMITH, E.W. (DHS 1896 admin #472), Trooper Natal Mounted Infantry SN 124, born 18/7/1884, died Newcastle 06/06/1902 age 17, Newcastle Cemetery — NOT merged; possible different man. Flagged for research. | |
| 48828 | Shoesmith | Thomas Edward | T E | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-09-21 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte Thomas Edward Shoesmith; DOB 25/11/1879; PDF date 20/09/1900 vs ROH 1900-09-21 — DateDeath not changed. |
| 49326 | Rowe | A | Private | Durban Light Infantry | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Not listed on Jordan's Nov 2023 DLI ABW ROH numbered table (muster-roll-only additions from 1 Sep 2026 pass). | ||
| 48827 | Plowman | Charles S. | C S | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-05-31 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte Charles S. Plowman; DOB 8/9/1879; age 20; PDF date 30/05/1900 vs ROH 1900-05-31 (1-day) and muster 1/5/00 — DateDeath not changed. |
| 48826 | Paton | Francis | F | Private | Steinaecker's Horse | 1901-04-23 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Tpr Francis Paton, Steinaecker's Horse (ex-DLI); SN 778 / 7881; died of disease Nomahasha Camp, Komatipoort; Barberton Garden of Remembrance. Jordan notes uncertain link to a Frank Paton captured at Zeerust 1900. DateDeath kept 1901-04-23 (grave marker). |
| 48825 | Oglesby | Thomas Davey | T D | Lieutenant | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-05-08 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Lt Thomas Davey Oglesby, died of dysentery Estcourt Hospital; West Street Cemetery. Dates given 07/05/1900 or 08/05/1900 — ROH kept 1900-05-08. Age 32 (was 34) from PDF; born 1867. |
| 49325 | Neill | Q D | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1901-02-03 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Not listed on Jordan's Nov 2023 DLI ABW ROH numbered table (muster-roll-only additions from 1 Sep 2026 pass). | |
| 48824 | Moir | David Watt | D W | Quartermaster Sergeant | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-04-14 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: QMS David Watt Moir, age 35; dysentery Convent Hospital Estcourt. FirstName/age filled. |
| 48823 | McKay | Ernest | E | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-05-17 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Ernest McKay still on photo pages (Mooi River gravestone) but omitted from the Nov 2023 numbered ROH table — list has Horsley duplicated as #17 and #18 instead. McKay retained on ROH (48823); DateDeath 1900-05-17 kept (gravestone 19 May conflict already noted). |
| 48822 | Horsley | William Leighton | W L | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-06-07 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte William Leighton Horsley; born Jubbulpore 1879; enteric Durban 07/06/1900. PDF lists Horsley twice (#17/#18) — numbering error. |
| 48821 | Hall | Arthur William | A W | Surgeon Lieutenant | Natal Volunteer Medical Corps | 1900-03-20 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Surg. Lt Arthur William Hall, NVMC, SN 414; DateDeath corrected 1900-09-20 → 1900-03-20 (PDF 20/03/1900; DOB 26/5/1861 + age 38 consistent with March, not September). Also on PMB City Hall / All Saints Ladysmith / Scopwick memorials. |
| 48820 | Francis | G | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-05-25 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte G. Francis; died enteric aboard HMHS Dunera; Wyatt Road Cemetery. Age 30 confirmed. | |
| 48819 | Espeland | Z | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1899-11-16 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte Z. Espeland (PDF; prior ROH FirstName/Initials pollution as E cleared to Initials Z). Confirms DoW 16/11/1899 Estcourt. | |
| 48818 | Donne | Albert Edward | A E | Sergeant | Durban Light Infantry | 1901-10-12 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Sgt Albert Edward Donne, PDF Force #888 (ROH keeps findmypast SN 66 — prior conflict); age 27; heart disease after discharge; English Church Burial Ground, Durban. FamilySearch GD6N-XKN. |
| 48817 | Currie | George | G | Sergeant | Natal Volunteer Composite Regiment | 1901-02-12 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Sgt George Currie, NVCR SN 75; KIA fell from wagon near Navigation Colliery, Dundee; dates 11/02/1901 or 12/02/1901 — ROH kept 1901-02-12. Also NCVR memorial St James Church Dundee. |
| 48816 | Crosby | James R | J | Sergeant Instructor Of Musketry | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-08-24 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Sgt James Crosby (CROSSBY on one death certificate); Assembly Hospital PMB; West Street Cemetery. Confirms age 65. |
| 48814 | Copeland | F | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1899-11-15 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte F. Copeland, SN 806; KIA Chieveley/Frere 15/11/1899. Confirmed. | |
| 48815 | Cleghorn | George Greenhill | G G | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-05-18 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte George Greenhill Cleghorn; DOB 13/12/1862; age 38. Confirms Chieveley capture / Waterval malaria narrative. |
| 48813 | Brown | David | D | Corporal | Durban Light Infantry | 1899-12-22 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Cpl David Brown, SN 516; WIA Chieveley armoured train 15/11/1899; POW to Ladysmith; DoW. Dates given 22/23/27 Dec 1899 — ROH kept 1899-12-22. |
| 48812 | Booth | J. Wood | J W | Private | Natal Volunteer Composite Regiment | 1900-10-02 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Tpr J. Wood Booth, NVCR SN 86 (DLI #510); age 30; dates 01/10/1900 or 02/10/1900 — ROH kept 1900-10-02. Also NCVR memorial St James Dundee. |
| 48811 | Berry | Charles Frederick | C F | Lieutenant | Prince of Wales Light Horse | 1901-02-02 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Lt C.F. Berry, PoWLH; Force #930 or 903?; KIA Geneva siding near Bloemhoek OFS 31/03/1901 (PDF). CONFLICT: ROH DateDeath 1901-02-02; muster roll "Killed on A.S. May 01". DateDeath not changed. |
| 48810 | Barrett | Henry Charles | H C | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-07-15 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte Henry Charles Barrett, Cycle Corps; DOB 10/3/1880; enteric & pneumonia Umbilo Road. |
| 48809 | Ashdown | Edward William Dunston | E W D | Bugler | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-10-24 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Bugler Edward William Dunston "Willie" Ashdown; DOB 23/8/1881 confirms age 19. |