~ MILITARY - THE BUFFS ~
THE ROYAL EAST KENT REGIMENT
3rd FOOT, BUFFS EAST KENT REGIMENT - 1st & 2nd V.B.
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The Buffs, one of the oldest regiments in the Army dating to 1572
Motto "Veteri Frondescit Honore"....."With its Ancient Honour it is Evergreen"
An old photograph of a Buffs Soldier in my collection
"Canterbury is a considerable military station, being the head quarters of the depots of all the cavalry regiments on foreign service and of the Buffs (East Kent Regiment): the Royal Cavalry Barracks, on the Margate road, are fine brick buildings, forming three sides of a square and were built in 1794. The Old Infantry Barracks, sufficient for 2,000 men, are also on the Margate Road and were built in 1798; and besides these are barracks for horse and foot artillery. The New Barracks, built in 1811, provide accommodation for 99 officers, 1841 non-commissioned officers and privates and 481 horses. Here are also the head-quarters of the East Kent Militia. The Military Hospital, behind the barracks, is a plain edifice of red brick with stone dressings."
1882 directory
Detail from Canterbury map showing the Infantry Barracks, Artillery Barracks, Drill Ground, Military Cemetery, Northgate Barracks, Soldiers Institute, Military Church & Hospital c.1900's
Canterbury Married Quarter Barracks, a postcard photo in my collection
A grouping of men in front of some type of building (they look like sportsmen), and one man in uniform on the right
A photograph in my collection of the Football team of the Buffs (the shield says COMPANY FOOTBALL SHIELD 2nd Bn THE BUFFS)
c
A Field Hockey team
"About half-past eleven forty men belonging to the Cavalry Depot Brigade, under the command of Quartermaster Woods, and forty of the Royal Horse Artillery, marched into the precincts and rendered excellent service, both in assisting the local police to control the crowd and on the roof of the building."
From the Illustrated London News September 14, 1872 - Fire in the Cathedral
Possibly a soldier of the Royal East Kent Mounted Rifles
This soldier has the same jacket as the one in the photograph by J. Craik above, with all the detailing, the helmet is similar to the one the bugle boy is wearing except for the crest looks more rounded (not star like), I cannot get a clear "close up" on the crest unfortunately
CAVALRY DEPOT - 1882
Commandant, Colonel J.C. Le Quesne*
Superintendent Riding Department, Major Wm. Blenkinsop**
Riding Master, Thomas Henry Jones ***
Paymaster, Major W. J. Carden**** (staff paym. a pay dept)
Instructor of Musketry, Captain Peter Marrow, 1st Dragoon Guards*
*In 1920 there was the death of Mary Marrow age 69, widow of Peter Marrow, Major Kings Dragoon Guards. Died July 16 1920 in Dunbar
Adjutant, Captain Henry Ashton Case, 12th Lancers *born c. 1851 Papplewick, Northamptonshire. Living at 7 Barton Mill Lane in Canterbury in 1881, age 30, Captain 12th Lancers., wife Mary L. (29) born Madras, India, daughter Violet (2) and Cicely (9 months) born Canterbury. Was a Student at the Royal Military College in Berkshire at age 20 in 1871
Quartermaster, Henry Woods
*14th Light Dragoons - J. C. LeQuesne, Gent., to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Redmayne, promoted - The United Service Magazine 1856
** Serjeant Major William Blenkinsop to be Cornet, 10th Light Dragoons (war office, 23rd December, 1853). 1881 "The Barracks", St. Mary Northgate, Canterbury, age 60 born c. 1821, Chester, Cheshire. Major in the Army. Wife Elizabeth (born Ireland), daughter Annie Maud 19 born East Indies, son Alfred Percy age 15, Soldier, born Ireland. - Hart's Annual Army List, Militia List, and Imperial Yeomanry List - 10th (The North Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot, Quarter-Master Wm. Blenkinsop,6 13 Aug. 29 6 Quarter-Master Blenkinsop was present at the action before Alcoy in Spain (shows 12 years and under full pay) - Son Lt.-Col. Layton John, A.V.D. D.S.O., MRCVS of the Junior United Service Club, London, was born June 27, 1862, and is son on Col. Wm. Blenkinsop. He was educated at King's School Canterbury, and Royal Veterinary Coll, Lond. He joined the army vet. dept. Sept. 1883, Senior Vet. Officer, Array of Occupation in Egypt 1896-99 (medal with Khartoum clasp and Egyptian medal, D.S.O.) He also served in the S.A. War 1889-1902, as S.V.O. to the Cavalry Div. under Sir John French, and afterwards as S.V.O. Remount Dept, S.Africa (promoted Major, medal with six clasps, King's medal with two clasps). Col. Blenkinsop is at present P.V.O. in Ireland. "The Anglo-African who's show and biographical sketchbook 1907"
***Thomas Jones age 40 Riding Master, Cavalry Depot, born Gloster, Bristol, wife May Ann Jones (Bath Somerset), daughters Ethel and Blanche 11 & 9 born Canterbury, Kent, sons Thomas (4), Henry (2) born Ireland, son Herbert (1) born Canterbury.
****12 Capt. W. J. Carden served in the Eastern campaign at the siege of Sebastopol (Medal and Clasp) - 77th (The East Middlesex) Regt. of Foot - Hart's Annual Army List, Militia List, and Imperial Yeomanry List In 1881 William Joseph Carden (47, b. Tipperary Ireland) is living in Fulwood, Lancashire, Captain Army Pay Department with his wife Anne J. Carden (born in Canada West, British subject) son Sydney (15) and John (14) both born Hamps, and daughter Kathleen L (13) born Malta (British subject). He was at the Royal Military College in Berkshire in 1851 at age 18 (Gentleman Cadet). To be Lieutenants without purchase. Ensign William Joseph Carden, vice Forster Dated 6th June 1854. Depot Battalions "To be instructors of Musketry" Captain William Joseph Carden, 77th Foot. Dated 11th December, 1856.
A photograph in my collection of the Cricket team (the book he is holding says 1. 3. REGT, then underneath James Lilly White, and then some other words that I cannot make out)
3RD REGIMENTAL DISTRICT - 1882
Depot of the Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Station Staff
Officer Commanding Regimental District, Bt. Colonel H. Holden Steward
*Henry Holden Steward - 1881 Commanding 45 Brigade Depot, Colonel, born Wasperton, Warwichshire (age 49), married Isabella Malcolm (34) from Edinburg, daughter 14 born Bengal India, son age 13 born Canterbury, son age 9 born Aldershot, Hants, daughter age 5 born Leeds, York., living at The Barracks Northgate Canterbury. 1871 they were in Colchester Cavalry Barracks, Essex, and he was a Major. 1872 - On the 26th June Lt. Colonel and Colonel William Henry Seymour CB after having held command of the regiment for nearly 14 years retired to half pay. On the same day Major Henry Holden Steward was promoted Lt. Colonel and succeeded Colonel Seymour in command of the regiment (Queens Bays 1872 4th April Stations Aldershot). Harts Annual Army List, Militia List, and Yeomanry List (1859) - 2nd (The Queen's) Regiment of Dragoon Guards, Serving in India, Depot, Canterbury, The Royal Cypher within the Garter. Captains - Henry Holden Steward, Coronet, 12 Apr 50, Lieut 11 June 1852, Captain 11 July 56. Years service 9.
Senior Medical Officer, Surg.-Maj. Eugene F. O'Leary M.D. A.M. depart
*Eugune Francis O'Leary, Medical Department - asst surgeon 9 Feb 56, years service 3 (Harts 1859)
Chaplain to the Forces, Rev. William Sykes M.A.
Veterinary Surgeon, Walter Burt, MRCVS army vet. depart
Paymaster Regimental District, Major William Joice (staff paym. a pay dept)
Royal Horse Artillery, Lieut.-Col. Commanding, G. R. Manderson C.B.
Cavalry, Artillery & Infantry Barracks, Commissariat Officer in charge, Deputy Assistant Commissary General, Lewis Augustus Clutterbuck
*Lewis A. Clutterbuck - 1881 - Dept. Assistant Coming India In H.M. Communicant? Staff Active List, born 1855(age 26), Campla Madras (British subject), Lodger at 9 Hawks Lane, Canterbury. In Chester, Cheshire in 1891, at 1 Hough Green, Colonel in the Army, full pay born India (British Subject) noted as Single. His sister is living with him and a boy noted as "son" (Lewis S. J. Clutterbuck). It shows he was possibly married in 1882 in Guildford Surrey to an Annie Rachel Mullins. *there was a book "The bond of sacrifice: A biographical record of all British Officers who fell in the great war" written by Col. Lewis Augustus Clutterbuck c. 1917
3rd & 4th Battalions, The Buffs (East Kent Militia), headquarters, The Barracks, Sturry Road;
Col. H.T. Howell, lieut.-col commandant (1st battn)*
Col. John Edward Beales, lieut-col. (2nd battn)
Major Waldon E.R. Kelly, adjutant
Baptist Anderson (4th battn) & James William Colley (3rd battn) Quartermasters
Surg.-Maj William Kaylet Curtis, medical officer**
*Birth, June 7th, 1859, at Nether-court near Ramsgate, the wife of Capt. H. T. Howell, East Kent Militia, a daughter - The Gentlemen's Magazine.
**Commission signed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Kent. East Kent Regiment of Militia. William Kaylet Curtis, Gent., to be Assistant-Surgeon, vice Reid, resigned. Dated 17th October, 1857........Apothecaries' Hall. The names of gentlemen who passed their examination in the science and practice of medicine, and received certificates to practice, on Thursday, June 23, 1853: William Kaylet Curtis, Harting (should read Hasting?), Petersfield. Born c. 1831, Hastings, Sussex, died 1904 in Canterbury, Kent. Married 1861 Portsea Island, Hampshire Frances Mary Jackson. 1881 at 61 Burgate Street in Canterbury, with wife Frances, and daughter Mary (18) born Canterbury.noted as Surgeon.
John Blaksley, Major 1/3 Foot
Albert Edward Ormanny Captain 1/3 Foot
Alfred J. Watson Alten? Lieutenant 2/3 Foot
James Lewis Compre? Knight Bruce Lieutenant 1/3 Foot
William Carter Sergeant Major 45 Brigade Depot
Thomas Sharpe Quarter Master Sergt. 45 Brigade Depot
Thomas Ryan Color Sergeant 1/3 Foot *born Tipperary
Alfred Johnson Color Sergeant 1/3 Foot
Frederick Foley Color Sergeant 2/3 Foot *born Hong Kong China
Alfred Watson Sergeant 2/3 Foot *born Bristol, Somerset
ROYAL EAST KENT YEOMANRY CAVALRY (Duke of Connaught's Own Mounted Rifles) 1882
Earl of Guilford*, lieut.-col
Capt. Mervyn
C.S. Tynte, adjutant
Rev. J. H. H. Hallett, chaplain
Surg.-Major Cosmo G. Logie, surgeon
Veterinary surgeon (vacant)
A photograph in my collection of a group of men including a Soldier in uniform (c. 1890's)
EAST KENT RIFLE VOLUNTEERS (2ND) 1882
Wollaston Knocker, lieut-col
Major David J.K. Sangster, adjutant
Kenyon W. Wilkie, quartermaster
Charles Holttum, Samuel Woodman (supern.) & Henry Penfold M.D. surgeons
William Beet M.D. & Henry G. Sutton, hon. asst. surgeons
Charles G. M. Lewis acting surgeon
Rev. John P. Alcock M.A., Rev W. H. Tindall M.A., Rt. Rev. Edward Parry D.D. & Rev M. H. Dyson B.A. hon. chaplains
Rev. Fredk. A. Hammond M.A. & Rev. Fredk. S.C. Chalmers B.D. acting chaplains
Drill Sergeant Instructor, Henry Court
E.F. Hilton, Captain, B. Co. & C.E. Kingsford, C. Co. stationed at Canterbury * was here since 1879 at least (there is an Edward F. Hilton, visitor at 10 St. George's Place (belonging to Frederick W. Furley - Banker), he is noted as Farmer 320 acres employing 9 labourers and 2 boys - 1882 directory notes a Captain Hilton as a principal landowner in Luddenham (2 miles north-west of Faversham), also a Captain Hilton is lord of the manor and principal landowner. in Leysdown. The 1891 directory states that "the trustees of the late Captain Hilton are lords of the manor and principal landowners. (Leysdown)"
*Earl of Guilford is likely Dudley Francis North, 7th Earl of Guilford (1851-1885). The family seat is Waldershare House, near Dover, Kent.
1882
1st Batt. Dublin
2nd Batt. Hong Kong
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Formerly the 3rd (East Kent - The Buffs)\
The 3rd and 4th Battalions are formed of the East Kent Militia
Regimental District No. 3, Canterbury
Colonel
Julius Augustus Robert Raines
Lieutenant Colonels
Henry Parnell, CB. Ensign, 23 May 55
*Colonel Parnell served with the 3rd Buffs in the Crimea subsequent to the fall of Sebastopol. Commanded the 2nd Battalion 3rd Buffs throughout the Zulu war of 1879, and was present at the engagement of Inyezane and during the occupation of Ekowe (mentioned in despatches. CB., Medal with Clasp)
John Blaksley, Ensign, 7 May 58
Shapland Graves. Protector of Indian Immigrants at Natal; Ensign, 28 Feb 56
*Lt. Colonel Graves organised for the Zulu war of 1879 the 2nd Regiment of Natal Native Contigent, consisting of two battalions, and served with Pearson's Column, in command of the regiment, during the advance to Ekowe, taking part in the engagement of Inyezane (mentioned in despatches as having been indefatigable in his exertions, Medal with Clasp).
Federick Taylor Hobson, Ensign, 30 Oct 57
Majors
Henry Thomas Halahan
*Major Halahan served with the 3rd Buffs in the campaign of 1860 in China, and was present at the action of Sinho and taking of Tangku and the inner Taku Fort (Medal with Clasp). Served in the Zulu war of 1879 (Medal with Clasp)
Charles James Hamilton
*Major Hamilton was employed in Natal during the Zulu war of 1879 (Medal)
William Frederick Kerr
Edward Girdlestone Graham
Henry Drinkrow Harrison
Francis William Kane, Adjutant 24 Middlesex Rifle Volunteers
Charles Edward Reeves
psc. Edward John Lynch, Garrison Inst. Home District
Waldron Edward Roper Kelly, Adj. 3 and 4 Battalions (E. Kent Militia)
George Ernest Harley, Capt. Instructor, Hythe School of Musketry
Arthur Trevor Leslie
Captains
Robert Albert Hickson
Henry Wallick Maclear
Arthur Charle Jackson
William Conquest Howarth
Albert Edward Ommanney, Adjutant East Kent Rifle Volunteers
Lionel Thomas Spens
Robert Walcott M'Gillivray Martin
Julius Batt Backhouse
Richard Stanley Hawks Moody, at Staff College
Nathaniel Newnham-Davis
John William Hind
Cosmo Huntly Gordon
Francis Smith
Lieutenants
Bryan Francis Holme
George Herbert Chippindall
Henry Calthorpe Somerset, Adj. 24 Dec. 78
Robert George Kekewich, Adj. 10 Apr. 76
David Francis Lewis, Instructor of Musketry 24 Aug. 80
Percy Green
Henry Raleigh Knight
Alfred James Whitacre Allen
Arthur Horsman Coles
John Hughes
Herbert John James Middleton
Hugh Blackburn
Correy Langrishe Connellan
James Comyn Lewis Knight Bruce
George Adrian Porter
Courtenay Bourchier Vyvyan
Alexander M'Lachlan
Arthur Henry Tylden-Pattenson
Vesey Thomas Bunbury
Archibald Francis Campbell-Johnston
Herbert St. David Jarrett
Percival Forbes Brine
Edgar Evelyn Ravenhill
Robert Edward Philips
Douglas Abercromby Hamilton
Richard Ley Retallack
George Graham Hughes D'Aeth
George Rippon
George Victor Danglish
Charles Patteson Lloyd
Edward Charles James Williams
Reginald Bayard
William Henry Booth
Alexander Rowland Eustace
Charles Ferguson Campbell
Bertram Reveley Mitford
Aella Molyneux Berkeley Gage
Paymaster - Arthur William Hill Gelston
Quarter Masters - Joseph Webb Fairley, 8 Feb. 82
John William Coombes, 22 Feb. 82
Facings - White
1st Battalion, embarked for Calcutta, 3 July 1866.
2nd Battalion embarked for Cape of Good Hope, 3 Oct. 1876.
A;examder Rpwa;md Eistace
Royal Horse Artillery
1884 The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
3rd Bn.
Officers - 15
Permanent Staff
Adjutants - 1
Quarter Master - 1
Serjeants - 18
Drummers - 6
Non-Commisioned Offers and Men
Serjeants - 4
Corporals - 14
Privates, Gunners or Sappers - 333
Total all Ranks, Present at Training 1883 - 392
4th Bn.
Officers - 11
Permanent Staff
Adjutants -
Quarter Master - 1
Serjeants - 15
Drummers - 5
Non-Commisioned Offers and Men
Serjeants - 5
Corporals - 15
Privates, Gunners or Sappers - 350
Total all Ranks, Present at Training 1883 - 402
Parliamentary Papers 1884
1884
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Formerly the 3rd (East Kent - The Buffs)
The 3rd and 4th Battalions are formed of the East Kent Militia
1st Batt. Dublin
2nd Batt. Hong Kong
Regimental District No. 3 Canterbury
Colonel
Julius Augustus Robert Raines
Lieutenant Colonels
John Blaksley
Shapland Graves
Lt. Colonel Graves organised for the Zulu war of 1879 the 2nd Regiment of Natal Native Contingent, consisting of two battalions, and served with Person's Column, in command of the regiment, during the advance to Ekowe, taking part in the engagement of Inyezane (mentioned in despatches as having been indefatigable in his exertions, Medal with Clasp)
Frederick Taylor Hobson
*Lt. Colonel Hobson served in the campaign of 1860 in China (Medal with Clasp for the Taku Forts)
Majors
Henry Thomas Halahan
Major Halahan served with the 3rd Buffs in the campaign of 1860 in China, and was present at the action of Sinho and taking of Tangku and the inner Taku Fort (Medal with Clasp). Served in the Zulu war of 1879 (Medal with Clasp)
Charles James Hamilton
Major Hamilton was employed in Natal during the Zulu war of 1879 (Medal)
William Frederick Kerr
Henry Drinkrow Harrison
Francis William Kane, Adjutant 24 Middlesex Rifle Volunteers
Charles Edward Reeves
Waldron Edward Roper Kelly, Adj. 3 and 4 Battalions (E. Kent Militia)
George Ernest Harley, Capt. Instructor, Hythe School of Musketry
Arthur Trevor Leslie
Robert Albert Hickson, Aide de Camp to Major General M. Walker
Henry Wallick Maclear
Captains
Arthur Charles Jackson
William Conquest Howarth
Albert Edward Ommanney, Adjutant 1 Volunteer Battalion The Buffs
Lionel Thomas Spens
Robert Walcott M'Gillivray Martin
Julius Batt Backhouse
Richard Stanley Hawks Moody, Staff College
Nathaniel Newham-Davis
John William Hind, Adj 3 Bn. Manchester Regt. (E. Lancashire Militia)
Cosmo Huntly Gordon
Francis Smith
Bryan Francis Holme
Lieutenants
George Herbert Chippindall
Henry Calthorpe Somerset, Adj.
Robert George Kekewich, Adj.
David Francis Lews, Instructor of Musketry
Percy Green
Henry Raleigh Knight
Alfred James Whitacre Allen, at Staff College
Arthur Horsman Coles
John Hughes
Hugh Blackburn
Corry Langrishe Connellan
George Adrian Porter
Courtenay Bourchier Vyvyan
Alexander M'Lachlan
Arthur Henry Tylden-Pattenson
Vesey Thomas Bunbury
Archibald Francis Campbell-Johnston
Herbert St. David Jarrett
Percival Forbes Brine
Edgar Evelyn Ravenhill
Robert Edward Philips
Douglas Abercromby Hamilton
Richard Ley Retallack
George Graham Hughes D'Aeth
George Ripon
George Victor Dauglish
Charles Patteson Lloyd
Edward Charles James Williams
Reginald Bayard
William Henry Booth
Alexander Rowland Eustace
Bertram Reveley Mitford
Aella Molyneux Berkely Gage
Paymaster - Arthur William Hill Gelston
Quarter Master - Joseph Webb Fairley, John William Coombes
Charles William Morland - ensign by purchase April 3rd, 1869; transferred to 71st Foot April 3rd, 1869; retired by sale of his Commission September 9th, 1871; Supernumerary Lieutenant West Kent Militia September 13th, 1871; Captain 5th Kent Rifle Volunteers (2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Buffs, East Kent Regiment), March 11th, 1874; Major July 7th, 1880. Now Serving. 1885
1886
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Formerly the 3rd (East Kent - The Buffs)
The 3rd and 4th Battalions are formed of the East Kent Militia
1st Batt. Straits Settlements
2nd Batt. Egypt
1st Battalion embarked for Malta, 29 Jan. 85
2nd Battalion embarked for Cape of Good Hope, 3 Oct. 1876
Colonel
Julius Augustus Robert Raines
General Raines served throughout the Eastern Campaign of 1854-55, including the affair at Bulganak, the battle of Alma (where he carried the Queen's Colour as a Captain), the flank march by Mackenzie's Farm, the battles of Inkerman and Tchernaya, and repulse of the sortie of the 26th October 1854; served as an Assistant Royal Engineer throughout the siege and fall of Sebastopol (severely wounded in the Trenches during the bombardment of the 17th October), and present in the Trenches at the attack of the Redan on the 18th June (Medal with three Clasps, mentioned in despatches as "having served with zeal and distinction from the opening of the campaign, Brevet of Major, Sardinian and Turkish Medals, and 5th Class of the Medjidie). Served throughout the Indian mutiny campaign in 1857-59, commanded the troops at the assault and capture of Rowa on 6th January 1585 (received the high commendation of the Governor and the Commander in Chief of Bombay in Council for "gallantry displayed and ably conduction gthese operations"); commanded the Left Wing 95th Regiment at the siege and capture of Awah on 24th January; commanded the 95th at the siege and capture of Kotah, and commanded the Infantry of Brigadier Smith's Column at the battle of Kota ke Serai; before Gwalior on the 17th June (specially mentioned in despatches by Sir Hugh Rose for "good service and assisting to take and hold the position of Kota-ka-seria")' and in the general action, storm and capture of the city and fortress of Gwalior on 19th June (wounded by a musket-ball in the left arm, specially mentioned by Sir Hugh Rose for "gallantry and taking by assualt two 18 pounders" and for "good service in turning the guns captured on the enemy"); present at the siege and capture of Pouree on 24th August 1858; and the surprise and defeat of the rebels at Koondrye on the 19th January 1859, (in addition to the above he has been four times mentioned in despatches, and marched 3,000 miles in command of the 95th Regiment in Central India, Medal with Clasp, Colonel, and CB for distinguished service in the field). As Brigadier General commanded the expedition from Aden into the interior of Arabia in 1865-66, when the troops captured and destroyed many towns and forts, including Ussala, the Fudthelis captial, and seven cannon (received the commendation of the Commander in Chief of Bombay for the efficient manner in which those successful operations were effected).
Lieutenant Colonels
John Blaksley
Shapland Graves
Lt. Colonel Graves organised for the Zulu war of 1879 the 2nd Regiment of Natal Native Contingent, consisting of two battalions, and served with Peasrson's Column, in command of the regiment, during the advance to Ekowe, taking part in the engagement of Inyezane (mentione in despatches as having been indefatigable in his exertions (Medal with Clasp)
Frederick Taylor Hobson
Colonel Hobson served in the campaign of 1860 in China (Medal with Clasp for the Taku Forts)
Henry Thomas Halahan
Lt. Colonel Halahan served with the 3rd Buffs in the campaign of 1860 in China, and was present at the action of Sinho and taking of Tangku and the inner Taku Fort (Medal with Clasp). Served in the Zulu war of 1879 (Medal with Clasp)
Majors
William Frederick Kerr
Majors Kerr and Kekewich and Captain Hind served throughout the operations in the Malay Peninsulain 1875-76 (Medal with Clasp)
Henry Drinkrow Harrison
Major Harrison served in the Zulu war in 1879, and was present in the engagement at Inyezane and Ekowe during its investment (Medal with Clasp)
Charles Edward Reeves
Major Reeves served with the Buffs in the campaign in the Malay Peninsula in 1875-76, including the action of the 20th January (Medal with Clasp)
Waldron Edward Roper Kelly Assist. Military Secretary, West Indies
Major Kelly served with the Buffs in the campaign in the operations in the Malay Peninsula in 1875-76, including the action of the 20th January and 4th February, and commanded the escort in the reconnaissance of the 22nd January (Medal with clasp)
George Ernest Harley, Dep. Assist. Adj. Gen. for Musketry, York
Robert Albert Hickson, Aide de Camp to Major General Mark Walker
Henry Wallick Maclear, Adj. 3 and 4 Battalions (E. Kent Militia)
Major Maclear served in the Zulu war in 1879, and was present in the engagements at Inyezane and Gingindhlovu (Medal with clasp)
William Conquest Howarth
Major Howarth served with the Buffs throughout the campaign in the Malay Peninsula in 1875-76, including the action of the 20th January (Medal with clasp). Served with the Buffs in the Zulu war of 1879 (Medal with Clasp)
Arthur Charles Jackson
Major Jackson served in the Zulu war in 1879, and was present in the engagement at Inyezane and at Ekowe during the investment (Medal with Clasp)
Captains
Albert Edward Ommanney Adjutant I Volunteer Battalion The Buffs
Captains Ommanney and Chippindall served with the Buffs in the operations in the Malay Peninsula in 1875-76 (Medal with Clasp)
Lionel Thomas Spens, Adjutant 2 (The Weald of Kent) Vol. Bn. The Buffs
Julius Batt Backhouse
Captain Backhouse served with the Buffs in the Zulu war of 1879, and was present in the engagements at Inyezane and Gingindhlovu (Medal with Clasp)
p.s.e. Richard Stanley Hawks Moody, Brigade Major, Malta
Captain Moody served with the in the Zulu war of 1879 (Medal with Clasp)
Nathaniel Newham-Davis
Captain Newham-Davis served with the Carrington Horse (afterwards the 1st squadron mounted infantry) in the Kafir war of 1878, and commanded a detachment of mounted infantry in the operations under Colonel Lanyon against the rebels in teh Langeberg, being present at the affair at Gobetsch heights. Served with Wood's Flying Column in the Zulu War of 1879 in command of a troop of mounted infantry, and was presnet at the taking of Siray's hill and in the engagement at Ulundi (Medal with Clasp)
John William Hind, Adj - 3 Bn. Manchester Regt. (E. Lancashire Militia)
Majors Kerr and Kekewich and Captain Hind served throughout the operations in the Malay Peninsulain 1875-76 (Medal with Clasp)
Cosmo Huntly Gordon
Francis Smith
Captain Francis Smith served in the operations against the Galekas in 1877-78. Served in the Zulu war of 1879, and was present in the engagement at Kambula - severely wounded (mentioned in Colonel Wood's report, Medal with Clasp)
Bryan Francis Holme Brig. Maj., Egypt
Captain Holme served with the Buffs throughout the operations in the Malay Peninsula in 1875-76, including the action of the 4th February (Medal with Clasp)
George Herbert Chippindall
Captains Ommanney and Chippindall served with the Buffs in the operations in the Malay Peninsula in 1875-76 (Medal with Clasp)
Henry Calthorpe Somerset
Robert George Kekewich, Brigade Major, Egypt
Majors Kerr and Kekewich and Captain Hind served throughout the operations in the Malay Peninsulain 1875-76 (Medal with Clasp)
David Francis Lewis
Captain Lewis served in the Zulu war in 1879, and was present at Ekowe during the investment - wounded (Medal with Clasp)
Percy Green, Adjutant 1 Lancashire Engineer Volunteers
Henry Raleigh Knight, Aide de Camp to Sir Charles Pearson
Captain Knight served throughout the Zulu war of 1879, first as Orderly Officer to Colonel Pearson, including the engagement at Inyezane and the occupation of Ikowe (twice mentioned in despatches); and afterwards as Orderly Officer to Colonel Rowlands (Medal with Clasp)
Alfred James Whitacre Allen, at Staff College
Arthur Horsman Coles, serving with the Egyptian Army
John Hughes
Captain John Hughes served in the Zulu war in 1879, and was present in the engagement at Inyezane and at Ekowe duing the investment (Medal with Clasp)
Hugh Blackburn
Captain Blackburn served in the Zulu war in 1879, and was present in the engagement at Inyezane and at Ekowe duing the investment (Medal with Clasp)
George Adrian Potter
Lieutants
Corry Langrishe Connellan
Lieut. Connellan served in the Zulu war in 1879, and was present in the engagement at Inyezane and at Ekowe duing the investment (Medal with Clasp)
Courtenay Bourchier Vyvyan
Alexander M'Lachlan
Arthur Henry Tylden-Pattenson, Fort Adjutant, Hong Kong
Vesey Thomas Bunbury
Archibald Francis Campbell-Johnston, Commissariat and Transport Staff
Lieut. Campbell-Johnston served in Natal during the Zulu war in 1879 (Medal)
Herbert St. David Jarrett
Percival Forbes Brine
Edgar Evelyn Ravenhill, Adj. 20 May 85
Robert Edward Philips
Douglas Abercromby Hamilton
George Graham Hughes D'Aeth
George Victor Dauglish
Charles Patteson Lloyd
Edward Charles James Williams
Reginald Bayard, Adjutant 11 Apr. 85
William Henry Booth
Alexander Rowland Eustace
Bertram Reveley Mitford
Aella Molyneux Berkeley Gage
Naunton Henry Vertue
Charles Kendal Greene
Lionel George Nuttall Eales
Edward Thornton Buttanshaw
Edward Cecil Morgan Parry
Albert Vickerman
Alexander James Stuart
Arthur Langston Pilleau
George Percy Lafont Pemberton
Francis Denis Jack Annesley
George Gillett Hunter
Arthur Lynden Bell
Reginald Hughes D'Aeth
Eveyln Fowler
Frederick Armitage
William John Pettitt Kaye
Frederick Knight Essell
Paymaster
Frederick F. Parkinson
Arthur W. H. Gelson
Quarter Masters
Joseph Webb Fairley
Quarter Master Fairley served in the Zulu war in 1879, and was present in the engagement at Inyezane and at Ekowe duing the investment (Medal with Clasp)
John William Coombes
Quarter Master Coombes served during the operations in the Malay Peninsula in 1875-76 (Medal with Clasp)
Hart's List
Rifle Volunteers. 1st Volunteer Battalion, the Buffs (East Kent Regiment); Surgeon and Honorary Surgeon Major C. Holttum resigns his commission; also is permitted to retain his rank, and to continue to wear the uniform of the battalion on his retirement. The Lancet 1886
A photograph in my collection of the flag bearers & drums, does the "C" stand for anything on the door?
Possibly "C" stands for Brigade Royal Horse Artillery? - "F" Battery
1889
S. Sutton, soldier
W. H. Tollerton, gymnastic sergeant instructor
William Ankells, soldier
Thomas Addinall, soldier *(son James born 1883 15A Block Barracks, Canterbury), Corporal 6th Dragoons?
Benjamin Blisett, soldier
A. Howden, colour serjeant (The Buffs)
Thomas Smith, soldier
Henry Whittle, soldier
William Caires, drummer in Militia
28 Burgate Street, 1st Volunteers East Kent Regiment, The Buffs, B & C Companies, Armoury Stores
Albert Roots - contractor for the barracks
James Naylor - Sergt.-Major gymnastic staff
Alfred Blake, Army Scripture Reader
Martin - Sergt.-Major - Havelock Street
R. Fairbrother - Bandmaster Cavalry Depot - Havelock Street
William Davis - 8th Hussars
James W. Kesby - East Kent Buffs
R. Johnson - East Kent Buffs
Sergt. Barret - 21st Hussars
George Crawley - Militia Sergeant
W. Walker - Staff-sergt. E.K.M.
S. Willis, Royal Engineers
Alfred Marshall - Soldier (13a Notley Street)
Rev. W. C. Parr, chaplain to the Garrison
Military Cottages
James Duffen (3rd Buffs)
Shaw - Farrier-Sergeant
Parfit - Colour-Sergeant
Sergeant Butt (East Kent)
Baker - Colour-Sergeant
W. H. Smith, Lance-Corl. (East Kent)
W. Stock, Segt. (East Kent)
Walter Tracey, Colour-Sergeant (3rd Buffs)
Frank Gatrell, Colour-Sergeant (East Kent)
James Harris, Corporal (8th Hussars)
Thomas Flaherty, Colour-Sergeant (3rd Buffs)
J. H. Vile, Sergeant (3rd Buffs)
Sergeant Fred Hemsworth (3rd Buffs)
Sergt. Redding (7th Hussars)
Prince, Ferrier-Sergeant (6th Dragoons)
Sergeant-Major Foley (Militia Staff)
Daniel Lynch, Military Staff Attendant *on 1891 census noted as 2n Mas. Sergt. Army Pay Depart. - 23 Havelock Street
Stroud, Color-Sergt. (3rd East Kent)
1889
1st EAST KENT REGIMENT OF VOLUNTEERS, THE BUFFS - B & C Companies
Armoury Office, Butchery Lane.
Captain Commanding B Company, Captain Hilton
Captain Commanding C Company, Captain G. H. Frend
Drill Instructor, Henry Court
plus 150 Volunteers
CANTERBURY GARRISON
Commandant, Col. Russell, 12th Lancers
Adjutant, Capt. H.M. Ridley, 7th Hussars
1st Dragoon Guards, Capt. Willett, Lieut. Eastwood
2nd Dragoon Guards, Capt. Douglas, Lieut. Cordeaux, Lieut. Gordon
3rd Dragoon Guards, Marjor McClellan, Lieut. Anderson
5th Lancers, Capt. Munday and Lieut. Parker
6th Dragoons, Capt. Page-Henderson, and Lieut. A. Brack-Boyd-Wilson
7th Hussars, Major Thompson, and Lieut. Nicholson
7th Dragoon Guards, Major Rough, Capt. Palmer, Lieut. Mackenzie
8th Hussars, Capt. Mitford, Capt. Duff, Lieut. Wolfe
17th Lancers, Capt. Steele, Lieut. Portal, Lieut. Tilney, Lieut. Egerton
21st Hussars, Capt Higgs, Lieut. Ewing
Riding Establishment, Col. the Hon. W.J. Stewart and Major Jones
Quarter-Master, Lieut. Naylor
James Naylor, Sergt.-Major Gymnastic Staff - 24 Havelock Street
A photograph in my collection of possibly a Cricket team (Does the "H" stand for anything on the door behind them?)
3rd REGIMENT - THE BUFFS
Col. F. D. Hobson, Commanding
Major H.W. Maclear, Acting Adjutant and Adjutant 3rd Battalion East Kent Regiment
Major A.C. Jackson
Capt. G.A. Porter
Lieut. W.H. Booth
Lieut. E.T. Buttanshaw
Capt. Quarter-Master J.W. Colley and Quarter-Master 3rd Battalion East Kent Regiment
Army Pay Department
Major Playfair, Major Sherrard
Paymaster of the Buffs, Major Kaye
Medical Staff
Brigade Surgeon, C.S. Wills, C.B., M.S.
Surgeon Major Price M.S.
Surgeon Dodd, M.B., M.S.
Surgeon Burlton, M.S.
Surgeon Lambkin, M.S.
Possibly preparation & training to leave for South Africa
Possibly preparation & training to leave for South Africa
The Barracks (Canterbury?)
(Barracks in Ireland have three windows high)
1890's Richard Fairbrother, Bandmaster Cavalry Depot (Havelock Street)
1890's Walter W. Halls, Regt. Sergt. Major in the East Kent Yeomanry (Havelock Street)
1890's
At the Barracks
Julius Batt Backhouse (J. B. Backhouse), Major, East Kent regiment, wife Georgina, 4 children
*Muriel Emily Backhouse b. 1881 & Norah Gertrude Backhouse b. 1882 Singapore, Straits Settlements
*Julius Basil Backhouse, b. 1886, Hong Kong, China
* Philip Brockman Backhouse, b. 1887, Dover, Kent
James Wilson Colley, Captain 2nd East Kent Reg.
Alexander Rowland Eustace, Lieutenant, East Kent Reg.
Herbert Edward Dean, Surgeon Medicine. St. Corps
Stephen Wiles, Sergt. Major, R. Engineers
James Gorman Robinson, Sergeant Army service corps
John Bennell, Color Sergt. EKR
Frederick Summerhayes, Private, EKR
William Hobson, Sergeant, EKR
Henry Charles Cumber, Sergt. Major, EKR
Edwin Ongley, Color Sergt. EKR
George Boon, Quarter Master Sergt. EKR
Edward Breen, Color Sergt. EKR
William Graham, Sergeant, EKR
Arthur Johnson, Corporal, EKR
George Matthews, Corporal, EKR
George Gardner, Corporal, EKR
Alfred Mount, Drummer, EKR (b. Canterbury 1866)
Frederick Allard, Private EKR
Charles James Boiling, Private, EKR
Henry Buttow, Private, EKR
George Burler, Private, EKR
Herbert James Bunt, Private, EKR
James Crouch, Private, EKR
Frederick Cockman, Private, EKR
Edward Curtis, Private, EKR
William Eason, Private, EKR
Thomas Hatton, Private, EKR
Francis Bovenzer, Color Sergeant, EKR
George Bright, Corporal, EKR
Frederick Foster, Sergeant, EKR
Thomas Rye, Sergeant, EKR
James Winter, Sergeant, EKR
Charles Hudson, Corporal, EKR
Charles Clark, L. Corporal, EKR
Henry Swendell, Drummer, EKR
George Attwood, Private, EKR
William Lee, Sergeant, EKR
Robert Killoran, Drummer, EKR
George Crayford, Lance Corporal, EKR
Henry Barnes, Corporal, EKR
Harry D'Albert, Lance Corporal, EKR
William Foreman, Corporal, EKR
Henry Francis Finn, Quarter Master, EKR
Charles Stroud, Color Sergeant, EKR
Fred Henesworth, Sergt. Inst. of Musketry, EKR
James Fuller, Drummer, EKR
JNo. 25 Hanover place, HANOVER LODGE Joseph Lambert, Major 2nd Dragoons, Army Officer
No. 12 Longport Street, George Manners Onslow, Colonel of Cavalry born India, Bangalore
William Harcart - Militia Staff Clerk, A.P.D.
Thomas Coghlan, Military Staff Clerk - 20 Havelock Street
Alfred Blake, Army Scripture Reader - 27 Havelock Street
George Rupert, Army (Dr? Mas. Sergeant) from Norwich - 20 Havelock Street
Walter W. Halls Regt. Sergt. Major, East Kent Yeomanry (Colchester, Essex) - 50 Havelock Street
Edward Raye, 2n Mas. Sergt. "The Buffs", East Kent Regiment - 56 Havelock Street
Walter Dacarbe? Supt. Clerk at Army Pay Department (Norwich, Norfolk) - 72 Havelock Street
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The tents in the background of this photograph look like the tents that were rented out by Mr. Walter Hogben (35 Broad Street), Canterbury c. 1900's |
1891
Annual Register 1892, page 65
November 16, 1891 A fire at the Cavalry Barracks at Canterbury destroyed an extensive range of buildings, occupied as stables and married mens quarters. There was an almost complete absence of water, so that the progress of the flames was unchecked. The damage done was estimated at about 9,000l.
Saturday, September 15th, 1894, The Kentish Observer.
A WELL EARNED PENSION. In the retirement of Quartermaster Sergeant E. Raye, of the Buffs (East Kent Regiment), the Canterbury Depot loses a very popular non-commissioned officer. It is now 25 years since Q.M. Sergeant Raye joined the Buffs, and for the past seven or eight years, the Orderly Room has claimed his attendance. He is in possesion of the long service medal, and his retirement, on a well earned pension, is regretted by all with whom he came into contact. Outside his actual military duties, Mr. Raye was chiefly instrumental in the formation of the Military Lodge in connection with the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, of which he acted as Honorary Secretary. By his retirement from the Army he has had to relinquish that post, but his comrades in appreciation of his great interest in the movement and the success which had attended his efforts, on Thursday evening at the jubilee banquet of the Canterbury Lodge, presented him with a silver crust stand. Mr. Raye has been appointed to the responsible position of Canteen Steward.
Saturday, September 15th, 1894, The Kentish Observer.
Canterbury Police Court
Saturday.
Before J. Cox, Esq. and W. Mount, Esq.
HE DID NOT WANT TO GO TO INDIA
Charles Wickenden, a private in the 11th Hussars, was charged with stealing a quantity of pipes, the property of Mr. S. B. Pettit, tobacconist, St. George's Street, the previous evening. Prosecutor asked for the charge to be withdrawn as he believed prisoner committed the theft for the purpose of escaping going to India with the draft. The Bench allowed this course to be adopted.
Saturday, September 15th, 1894, The Kentish Observer
DEPARTURE OF TROOPS FROM CANTERBURY
SERVICE AT THE CATHEDRAL
On Sunday morning the unusually large draft of troops who are about to leave the Canterbury Depot for India attended divine service at the Cathedral and the occasion drew an immense crowd of spectators on the line of march. The draft numbered 650 in all, and was made up as follows:
Depots._________________No. of Men
5th Lancers...................................96
5th Dragoon Guards.....................35
7th Hussars...................................90
11th Hussars...............................105
16th Lancers................................104
19th Hussars..................................95
21st Hussars..................................96
......................................................621
Officers..........................................5
Total............................................626
The whole of these left the Depot on Wednesday, and were accompanied by the following officers: Major H. M. Ridley (7th Hussars) in command, 2nd Lieutenant H. A. Johnston (7th Hussars), Lieutenant J. A. Daniel (11th Hussars), 2nd Lieutenant G. Franks (19th Hussars), and Lieutenant C. J. Clerk (21st Hussars). The whole of the draft besides many others stationed at the Depot, turned out on parade on Sunday about nine o'clock, and proceeded, under the command of Colonel Abadie, C.B. (commandant at the Depot), and headed by the Depot band, to the Cathedral, where they were awaited by numerous spectators, the sight as they entered the Cathedral yard, being very imposing. Some amusement was caused by the manly appearance of the "22nd Hussars" (The Boys' Brigade) who brought up the rear. As the men entered the sacred building the organist (Dr. W. H. Longhurst) played Mendelssohn's "War March" and other suitable voluntaries. The service sung was by Smart in G. and the anthem, "O praise the Lord" (Goss). The first lesson was read by the Rev. E. H. Pullilng (Chaplain of the Garrison), and the second lesson by the Commandant, Colonel Abadie, C.B. The sermon was preached by the Dean of Canterbury, who took for his text the parable of the sower (4th chapter of St. Mark, verses 26, 27, and 28).
The draft left Canterbury by two trains at about 8 a.m. for London, en route for Southampton, where they were to embark in the Vitoria transport for Bombay. The 4th Dragoon Guards, which are at present at Shorncliffe and are about to proceed to Rawal Pindi, will also embark in the same vessel.
We understand that the 18th Hussars were to have left Canterbury with the present draft, but, there being no room on board the Victoria, they have now been ordered to leave on the 26th inst.
Lieutenant Oakes, 5th Lancers, was also to have accompanied the draft, but will not, it is stated, go until the beginning of January next.
On Monday evening the members of the C.E.T.S. gave an entertainment at the Barracks.
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2nd Battalion, 2nd Kent Volunteer Battalions, Reg. Dist. Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Ramsgate
1886 - 2nd Battalion in Dover?
1891 - 2nd Battalion quartered in Aldershot, moved at the end of the year to Chartham, whence, in twelve months time, it was ordered to Ireland.
A photograph in my collection of the Football team of the Buffs 1895-1896 (as written on their football)
1896 - Buffs in Kilkenny, Ireland
April 1896 - On the 23rd, Ex-Quarter Master S. Collard, of the East Kent Yeomanry received a gratifying testimonial in recognition of his long service in the regiment.
April 1896 - Over 3,000 volunteers, under the command of Lord Falmouth, arrived at Canterbury on the 2nd for the annual Easter manoeuvres.
June 1896 - From the 20th to the 29th the 1st Cadet Battalion of the East Kent Volunteers "The Buffs" had their annual training at the County Athletic Grounds, Wincheap, concluding with an inspection by Colonel Kelly.
1896 - The Annual point-to-point races of the Canterbury Cavalry Depot took place on the 7th at Charing, when a very large number of visitors attended.
Lance Corporal James Smith V.C. with his Section at Bilot, North West Frontier, September 16, 1897. (Mohmand Campaign, India, North-West Frontier, India) He won a Victoria Cross for his actions in this campaign (Bilot, Mamund Valley). The medal is displayed in the Buffs Regimental Museum in Canterbury.
*a photo of James Smith on this wonderful site www.northeastmedals.co.uk
1899 - 2nd Battalion in Brighton?
Field-Marshal Viscount Wolseley (P.D.)
"The new Commander-in-chief (Lord Wolseley) visited the Cavalry Depot, Canterbury, on the 16th inst. (Jan), and made a thorough inspection of the men, rooms, etc., and on his departure conveyed to Colonel H. R. Abadie, C.B., an expression of his entire satisfaction with the whole inspection."
The Kentish Gazette & Canterbury Press, Saturday, December 26, 1896 (January happenings)
North West Frontier, Sept 16th, 1897
The Barracks c. 1899
The Barracks for the infantry adjoins Jesus Hospital, they are extensive and commodious, and are capable of accommodating 2,000 men; they were erected in 1798. The Barracks for the Cavalry, adjoining, are an extensive range of buildings.
Infantry Barracks
The several barrack squares with their well kept gravel walks and parade grounds planted with trees, have a picturesque appearance.
The Military Church
This building stands in a field at the back of the Cavalry Barracks. It was erected in 1855.
The Military Infirmary
In 1811 this spacious building was erected on a eminence at the back of the barracks as a general infirmary for the various regiments. It is a substantial structure, and stands on one of the most beautiful and salubrious spots that could be selected for the purpose.
The Band....Written on the drum is 2nd Battn. THE BUFFS, a photograph from my collection
Different Drums of THE BUFFS, photograph details from my collection
Band 1st V.B. "The Buffs" (1st Battalion)
Winners of the London Home Counties Championship Shield. Crystal Palace 1905
and Second Prize National Contest Crystal Palace
1903
"The 2nd Battalion sailed on the Gaika on 22nd December 1899, and arrived at the Cape on January 13th, 1900."
Photograph of the 2nd Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
The 2nd Battalion of the famous Buffs arrived at Cape Town in the "Gaika" on January 14th. under command of Lieutanant-Colonel R.A. Hickson*, who is here depicted with his officers, the illustration being from a photograph taken before the battalion left for South Africa. The regiment, which has arrived to take part in the operations directed by Lord Roberts, is one of the most celebrated in the British Army.
December 22, 1899, the Gaika sailed from Southampton, with the 2nd East Kent Regiment with 881 men. Col. R.A. Hickson*; Major J. B. Backhouse, Capts. Alexander Rowland Eustace, R.G. Marriott, F.W.B. Dynem, W.H. Trevor and F. Godrey-Faussett; Lts. E. H. Finch-Hatton, C.D.K. Greenway, C.A. Worthington, G. Mc.B. Ronald, H H. C. Baird, and F.S. Firth; 2nd Lts. Greatwood and Houblom; Capt & Adj. A. G. Geedes; Lt. & Q.M. G. Boom. RGA, Capts. Thomas and Pendergast. RAMC, Majors. Pike, Geddes, and Fayle; Capt. Chambers; Lt. Rattray
January 15, 1900... The Gaika with 2/East Kent Regiment......arrived at Cape Town yesterday. The Gaika brought part of the shipment of the Queen's Chocolate for the troops.
*Capt. R. A. Hickson was on board the St. Lawrence bound for South Africa as an officer in the 2nd regiment of the 3rd Buffs in (Cape Times Nov. 14, 1876) - the St. Lawrence was wrecked on the Great Paternosters Reef - 1881 he was in Cheriton (Folkestone), Kent (age 32) , born Kerry Ireland staying at Stranway house, Capt. in the Buffs. Wife of R.A. Hickson, A.E. Hickson, born London, Middlesex (no children 1881).... Robert Albert Hickson
J. B. Backhouse, Lieutenant-Colonel, East Kent Regiment (1888)
b. 1854 Deal, Kent
Julius Batt Backhouse *made sub-lieutenant May 15, 1872
South Africa War 1879 - Zulu Campaign - medal with clasp...Captain Backhouse served with the Buffs in the Zulu war of 1879, and was present in the engagements at Inyezane and Gingindhlova (Medal with Clasp)
South African War 1899-1902 - In command of 2nd Battalion of the East Kent Regiment from October 17, 1900. Queens Medal with 4 clasps. King's medal with 2 clasps.
There was a book written by him called "With the Buffs in South Africa" Gale & Polden 1903
*this photo has been loaned from a Buff's enthusiast, along with the information "thank you"
(there is a website www.1879memorials.com with a picture of the gravestone and a memorial tablet to him and his father)
Backhouse, J. B. Lt.-Col. E. Kent R.
S. African War, 1879 - Zulu Campaign. Action of Inyezane and battle of Ginginhlove. Medal with clasp.
S. African War, 1899-1902 - In command of 2nd Bn. E. Kent R. from 17 Oct. 99. Relief of Kimberley. Operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to May 00, including operations at Paardebert (17 - 26 Feb.); actions at Poplar Grove and Dreifontein. Operations in the Transvaal, east of PRetoria, July to 29 Nov. 00. Operations in Orange River Colony, May to Jun. 00. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 4 clasps. Kings' Medal with 2 claps. CB
J. B. Backhouse, Lieutenant-Colonel, East Kent Regiment
*this photo has been loaned from a Buff's enthusiast, along with the information "thank you"
Deaths May 22, In Wimpole Street, Cavendish Square, Lieut-Gen. T. J. Backhouse, who for many years commanded H. M. 47th Regt., principally in the East and West Indies, aged 65.
Jan - June 1828 The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Miscellany (might be related to the above?)
December 1, At Upper Deal, Julius Brockman Backhouse, C.B., eighth son of hte late Rev. J. B. Backhouse, to Harriet thrid daughter of Lieut. William Batt, R.N. - The Gentlemens Magazine 1850
The Buffs at Driefontein, South Africa (Boer War), March 10th, 1900
Captain Alexander Rowland Eustace, 2nd Battalion "The Buffs" was killed in action at Driefontein, South Africa on March 16th, 1900 - Alexander Rowland Eustace, Gent., to be Second Lieutenant. Dated 4th February 1880
Buffs, Boer War - Corporal
*this photo has been loaned by a Buff's enthusiast "thank you"
Buffs, Boer War - Lt. Corporal
*the above photo has been loaned by a Buff's enthusiast "thank you"
Possibly the same gentleman below but in later years (from my collection)
Medals look like the Queens South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasps & Kings South Africa Medal 1901-1902
*if you can identify either of these men or any other officers on this site, please contact me
An old photograph of a Buffs Soldier in my collection
1900 - The East Kent Company of the Imperial Yeomanry and a Company of Volunteers, The Buffs, attend a banquet given by the Mayor and civilians prior to leaving for South Africa.
The Buffs Camp at Bloemfontein, South Africa, Boer War 1900, a photograph from my collection
On March 10th, one officer and 20 men were killed and 2 officers including Colonel Hickson and 70 men were wounded.
Earl Roberts from a postcard in my collection
.....Bloemfontein 4 officers, 1 sergeant, and 1 private of the Buffs were mentioned in Lord Roberts' despatch of 31st March 1900.
The Buffs Camp at Bloemfontein, South Africa, Boer War 1900, a detail from the photograph above (the men in their "rough breeches" and Wolseley helmets)
"They entered Bloemfontein on March 14 and here their division dropped out of the advance being hard hit by enteric*."
*could pertain to intestinal disease/typhoid, bacterial and viral infections of the gatrointestinal tract, causes symptoms from mild gastroenteritis to life threatening infections
Died of disease at Bloemfontein
Lance Corporal P. Durrant, April 11th, 1900
Quarter Master Sergeant H. F. Finn, died of enteric fever May 21, 1900
Private G. J. Carthew, died of disease at Bloemfontein, May 26, 1900
Private A. Accleton on May 31, 1900
Private J. R. Byard, June 2, 1900
Private J. Chesson, June 4th, 1900
Private J. E. Allard on June 15th, 1900
Corporal A.E.R. Elliot, June 24th, 1900
Private W. Black
Private A. Brill
Corporal P. J. Carter
not complete
*Colonel (now Major General) Firth's only son has very recently died at Bloemfontein, having served honourably in "The Buffs" under Lord Roberts
"The Dragon" Published at Kamptee, 31st July 1900"
Births
At Kamptee, on the 23rd June, the wife of No. 3700 Pte. M. McNeir, of a son. Edward Arthur.
At Kamptee, on 29th June, the wofe of No. 2899 Serft. G. Veitch, of a daughter. Lillia Elizabeth.
Deaths
At Dover, on the 7th June, Amelia Maria, wife of William Ca??er, late Sergt.-Major, The Buffs.
Near Bedford, on 26th June, very suddenly of "Failure of the Heart" Colonel W.F. Kerr, late of the Buffs.
At Kamptee, of Intuseusception on the 31st inst. Pecry James, son of 3700 Pte. M. McNeirt
*with thanks to the Col. for this
1901 - 2,902 persons in the Cavalry and Remount Depot, 195 in the Infantry Barracks, and 151 in the Military Hospital
1901 - Thomas Andrews - 2nd Battalion, Buffs Reservist
1901 - William J. Smith is the Bandmaster of The Buffs
A march through Canterbury. Might be for the Proclamation 1910. Possibly the 21st Lancers.
1901 MILITARY FORCES
Eustace Clifford Frend - Officer, Capt.
Geoffrey Bentley - 2nd Lt. ......The Buffs
Charles Tatteson Lloyd, Capt. Reserve of Officers?, Buffs Depot.
Harold Finn? - Major, The Buffs, Buffs Depot
Francis Smith - Major Reserves? of Officers, Buffs Depot
Albert Epps - Lance Corpl. Buffs Depot
George Edgar Dunsten, .. Master Sergt. Buffs Depot
Charles Tyrell - Sergt. Buffs Depot
Edward Breen - Canteen Manager (Pub)
William Tapworth - Sergt. Buffs Depot
John Walter Kesby - Colour Sergt. Buffs Depot
Edwin Turner - Sergt, Buffs Depot (staffs)
William Geo. Tutt - Sergt. Buffs Depot
Walter Bizley - Colour Sergt. Buffs Depot
Edward Gambell - Private Buffs Depot
William Henry Smith - Private Buffs Depot
John Edwin Wilson - Private Buffs Depot
Charles Fredk Catt - Lance Corporal Buffs Depot (1st Bn The Buffs & Kent Regt, served 4th Bn. Middlesex Regiment)
Edward Hughes - Private Buffs Depot
Henry Willim Bellow - Private Buffs Depot
Thomas Constantine - Private Buffs Depot
Alexander Sharp - Staff Sergt. Gymnastic Staff
Herbert Hopps - Colour Sergt. Buffs Depot
Henry Vincent Palmer - Lieut. Army Service Corps
George Youngman - Barrack Warden A.S. Corps
William Atkins - Barrack Labourer A.S. Corps
Joseph Jennings - Barrack Labourer A.S. Corps
Frederick Parker age 45 - Barrack Labourer Army Service Corps (7) - Norfolk, Norwich
Wife Ellen Parker age 45, Devon, Exeter
Annie Parker, Daughter age 9, Canterbury, Kent
Ellen Parker, Daughter age 6, Canterbury, Kent
11th & 18th & 19th Hussars are in Canterbury at the Barracks
6th Dragoon Guards *Cavalry
5th Lancers
9th Lancers
Remount Depot
*Army Service Corps formed in 1869, handles transport
"Peace was made at the end of May 1902, and by the autumn both 2nd and 3rd Buffs had returned to England."
1902 - 2nd Battalion in Dover
October 1902, the 2nd Buffs Regiment was at the Citadel, they left October 1907, for Aldershot, Hampshire.
1903
Sergt. Charles James Newport, Drill Instructor, B & C Companies, 1st. Vol. Batt. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), 66 Northgate Street
Royal East Kent Imperial Yeomanry (Duke of Connaught's Own) (Mounted Rifles)
Col. Lord Harris G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E. commanding
Hon. Lieut-Col, E. Frewen, major, second in command
Major E. M. Lafone, adjutant; B Squardron
Major J. Howard M. P. Commanding
Capt. & Hon. Major Baron H. De Tessier, second in command
Reg.-Sergt-Major Alex. Carlisle, Drill Instructor
Headquarters 15 Gordon Road
Decorated Sergeants? & a Gentleman (date?), a photograph in my collection
"Canterbury is a considerable military station, being the head quarters of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade and for depots of cavalry regiments serving abroad, and is also the head quarters of the 3rd Regimental district, and the Regimental depot of the Buffs or East Kent Regiment (3rd Foot) and the head quarters of the 3rd Battalion East Kent Militia. The Cavalry Barracks, in Military road, consist of four blocks of fine brick buildings, forming three sides of a square and were erected in 1794; they will hold 1,500 men and 450 horses. The Old Infantry Barracks, sufficient for 1,000 men, are also on the Margate Road, and were built in 1798; besides these there are barracks for artillery, available for 150 men and 266 horses and now occupied by cavalry. The Military Hospital, behind the barracks, is a plain edifice of red brick with stone dressings.
Canterbury is also the headquarters of the Royal East Kent Imperial Yeomanry, and the Band Companies of 1st Volunteer Battalion the Buffs (East Kent Regiment)."
1903 directory
1903 MILITARY FORCES
Col. R. A. Hickson C.B., Commanding the Troops
Col. H. J. Robbins, Senior Medical Officer
Lieut. H.G. Palmer, A.S. Corps, Senior Commissariat Officer
Capt. M.H. Tristram (12th Lancers), Superintendent of Gymnasia
Rev. Henry Arthur Darnell, Chaplain to the forces
Major A. Tylden-Pattenson D.S.O., Garrison Adjutant
Lieut-Col. H. Singer, Station Paymaster
CAVALRY DEPOT
Lieut.-Col. E. Hegan; Commanding Officer
Major J. H. Eadon, 2nd in Command
Hon. Major G. Matthews, Riding Master
Hon. Lieut. H. Farbrother, Quartermaster
REMOUNT DEPOT
R. Tremaine, Staff-Captain
3rd REGIMENTAL DISTRICT
Depot of the Buffs (East Kent Regiment) (1st and 2nd battalions 3rd foot)
Colonel R.A. Hickson C.B. Commanding
3rd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Militia), headquarters, The Barracks, Sturry Road; Hon. Col. T.F. Brinckman C.B. commanding
A.H. Tylden-Pattenson D.S.O. major
Hon Capt. H.C. Cumber, Quartermaster
STATION HOSPITAL
Lieut. Co. H.J. Robbins M.D., R.A.M.C. and Lieut. Co. H.J. Barratt R.A.M.C. Medical Officers
G.J. Knaggs, Civil Surgeon
ARMY NURSING STAFF
Miss C. Anderson, Acting Superintendent
Misses E. J. Eagan & A.C. McLennan, army nursing service reserve, Nursing Sisters
IMPERIAL YEOMANRY
Royal East Kent (Duke of Connaught's Own) (Mounted Rifles); head quarters, 15 Gordon Road; Hon. Col Lord Harris G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E. commanding; Hon Lieut-Col. E. Frewen, major, second in command; Surgeon Lieut. R.L. Moorhead M.B. medical officer; Vet.-Lieut. F.B. Ditmas M.R.C.V.S. veterinary officer; Rev. F. C. Timmins M.A. hon. chaplain; Sert. Major Alexandr. Carlisle, regimental sergeant-major.
B SQUADRON
Major J. Howard M.P. commanding; Capt & Hon. Major Baron de Teissier, second in command; Reg. Sergeant-Major Alexander Carlisle, drill instructor
*Alexander Carlisle, 1901 15 Gordon Road, Canterbury, age 41 Sergt. Major Intsructor, East Kent Yeomanry born Belfast, Ireland, wife Mary A. (36) born Birmingham, Wariock?, son David (6) born Aldershot, Hamps, daughters Christine and Rose (3) born Canterbury
VOLUNTEERS
1st Volunteer Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) (B & C Companies), 66 Northgate street
B Company, Capt. Eustace Clifford Frend
*born 1869, Buckhurst Hill, Essex at the Canterbury Barracks in 1901 (single) Capt. 1st ..? The Buffs, Buffs Depot, staying with his aunt Anne Frend (born in Canterbury) in London in 1891 noted as Medical Student. Married 1905 in Croydon to Kate Bartholomew or Maude Dawson.
C Company, Capt C. A. Moxon
Charles James Newport, sergeant instructor
*there was a marriage of a Charles J Newport in Canterbury in 1911 to Sarah Chick or Nellie Jones
Officers of the 2nd Battalion of the Buffs, 1904
*this photo has been loaned by a Buff's enthusiast "thank you"
The Buffs Memorial located in the Dane John in Canterbury, a memorial to those who died in the Boer War conflict in South Africa, the monument was erected 1904 (an old postcard from my collection)
"2nd Battalion, the Buffs, Harrismith, Constance Gladys, daughter of Joseph Rylott - C. Sergeant. 3537 and mother, Charlotte Mary Penn born Feb 12, 1907"
1907 - In October next, Captain E. H. Finch-Hatton, D.S.O. East Kent Regiment, will complete his extended tenure in the adjutancy of the 3rd Battalion, and will revert to regimental duty with the home battalion of "The Buffs
Fire at the Married Quarter Barracks, May 5, 1909, Canterbury
Kent Brigade at Camp Worthing in 1912
1913 MILITARY FORCES
Canterbury is the head quarters for the 2nd Cavalry Brigade & the depot of all the cavalry regiments on service & also of Regemental District No. 3, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), 3rd Foot Regiment, besides the head quarters of the 3rd Special Reserve Battalion. The Cavalry Barracks, in Military road, consist of four blocks of fine brick buildings, forming three sides of a square and were erected in 1794; they will hold 1500 men and 450 horses. The Old Infantry Barracks, sufficient for 600 men, are also on the Margate road, and were built in 1798; besides these there are barracks for artillery. The Military Hospital, behind the barracks, is a plain edifice of red brick with stone dressing.
The Territorial Force stationed in the city comprise the Royal East Kent (Mounted Rifles) (Duke of Connaught's Own) Yeomanry and a troop of the B Squadron of the Regiment, B Co. 4th Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) and the 2nd Home Counties Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps.
YEOMANRY
Royal East Kent (The Duke of Connaught's Own) (Mounted Rifles); head quarters, Drill hall, St. Peter's St., Canterbury
Commanding, Lieut.-Col. the Earl of Guilford
Adjutant, Capt. G.B.H. Wheler* (21st Lancers) - In January 1912 Captain G.B.H. Wheler (21st Lancers) was appointed Adjutant. 1929 - Major George B. H. Wheler, (Syndale) Faversham. 1951 - Major George B. H. Wheler (Otterden Pl) Eastling
*21st (E of I) Lancers/Adjt. R.E.K.M.R./1915 (from a pair of menu stands in the KSY Museum)
Quarter-Master, Hon. Lieut. Alexander Carlisle
Medical Officer, Surgeon-Capt. C.T. Fox
Veterinary Officer, Capt. T. Hibbard M.R.C.V.S., A.V.C. (T.F.)
Chaplain, Rev. F.C. Timins M.A. (T.F.)
Regimental Sergt.-Major, H.Drew
INFANTRY
Kent Brigade. Comprising:
4th Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regt.), Canterbury
4th Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regiment); head quarters, Drill hall, St. Peter's Street, Canterbury
Battalion Staff:
Commanding, Lieut.-Col. G. Gosling
Majors, E.O. Key & G.L. Matthews
Instructor of Musketry, Capt. G.M. Kingsford
Adjutant, Capt. Claude Wade
Quarter-Master, Hon. Lieut. F. H. Keeler
Medical Officer, Major H.S. Oliver R.A.M.C. (T.F.)
Chaplain, Rev. S.G.H. Sargent M.A. (T.F.)
B Company - Capt. G.M. Kingsford, 66 Northgate Street, Canterbury
Military Parade at the Cathedral (from my collection)
August 2, 1913 - Lieut. Colonel Cordeaux, 21st Lancers, has been appointed to the Cavalry Record Office at Canterbury, in place of Major Hoare, resigned.
August 2, 1913 The troop in the Canterbury Garrison will not, we understand, take part in this year's manoeuvres, owing to the outbreak of mange amongst the horses. The Royal Engineers, who returned on Sunday last, and the Carabiniers, are encamped on the Old Park for the same reason.
August 2, 1913 - Military Outing. The staff of the Army Pay Corps, Dover, visited Canterbury on Saturday and were entertained by the local members of the Army Pay Corps. A cricket match was played on the Buffs' green, the game ending in a win for the homesters by nine runs. Scores: Canterbury 95 (Mortimer 21; Billson not out, 45), Dover, 86 (Stanley 28; Langworth 30; Harding 13) The party then proceeded to the Prince of Wales Institute where tea was partaken of, and thence to the Sergts.' Mess "The Buffs," where a smoking concert was held. The outstanding feature in this part of the day's programme was the selections by the A.P. Corps' band, consisting of six members of the Canterbury office, who rendered "Nights of Gladness," and "Il Bacio." Songs were rendered by S.Q.M.S.'s Croughton and Browne, Mr. Mortimer, Sergt. Major Binns, Sergts. Hawkins, Rollitt, McNally, Spittal, Lingden and Brown (Buffs), Staff-Sergts. Wade (A.O.C.) and Mann; bassoon solo, Mr. Mortimer, and recitation, Sergt. Major Habgood. A thoroughly enjoyable time was spent.
August 1913
MILITARY SPORTS AT CANTERBURY
AN INTELLIGENT DOG.
CRIMEAN VETERAN'S ANNUAL OUTING
The annual sports of "C" Battery, R.H.A. were held on the Old Park on Wednesday and Thursday, a fine programme being gone through. The events on Wednesday were principally semi-finals. The proceedings on Thursday were well attended, the officers' and sergeants' enclosures being full of visitors. The two most effective items were the musical ride and the display. The ride was executed in a manner that evoked applause from everybody present, and was not without its thrills, especially when the guns were crossing diagonally at a stretch gallop.
The music was provided by the splendid Royal Artillery Band from Woolwich.
The display owed its success greatly to the intelligens of the Battery dog "Jack." The scene was supposed to represent a Bristish camp surprised by Boers. The camp was alarmed by "Jack" firing a rifle, which had been fixed on a tripod, by pulling a string affixed to the trigger. The camp turned out to repel the attack, and "Jack's" master was supposed to be wounded. The dog attracted help by barking, and on the arrival of someone to attend to his master raced back to camp and returned with a small box containing "First Aid." Afterwards he fetched a horse, on which his wounded master was carried to the rear. Joining later in the fight, he brought in a prisoner. He finished by taking part in a Victoria Cross race with some of the Battery (mounted), and brought back his wounded "man" to the winning post. Amongst the onlookers in the Sergeants' enclosure was an old veteran, Sergeant Bacchus, who served in the Battery in the Crimea action it was "C" Troop. It is usual at every annual sports of the regiment to send for the old veteran, no matter where they lay. His home is at Christchurch. The old man still looks hale and hearty. He enlisted about 1848, and left the R.H.A. on a sergeant's pension about 1869. He is the proud possessor of the Crimean medal, with clasps: Alma, Lukerman, Sebastopol, and Balaclava; Turkish medal, long service and good conduct, and meritorious service medal.
The Mayor of Canterbury, the Mayoress and Colonel E. Hegan, C.B., were among the company in the officers' enclosure.
The winners of the sports were as under:
High Jump - 1, Gunner Jefferies; 2, Gunner Goodchild; 3, Driver Mayson
100 Yards' Flat Race - 1, Dvr. Mayson; 2 Dvr. Ecclestone; 2 Gunner Jefferies
Veterans' Race - 1. Bombdr. Parnell; 2, Sergt. Blackmore; 3, Sergt.-Major Walker
Tent Pegging in Wheelbarrows. - 1, Bombdr. Fletcher; 2, Gnr. Varndell; 3 Gnr. Payne
Sword v. Sword - 1, Sergt. Glossop; 2, Bombdr. Johnstone; 3, Bombdr. Ellis
Tent-Pegging (individual) - 1, Sergt.-Major Walker; 2, Bombdr. Seabrook; 3, Sergt. Wright
Sword v. Lance - 1, Sergt. Glossop; 2 Bombdr. Seabrook, 3, Bombdr. Ellis
British infantry soldiers of C Company 2/5th The Buffs, 1st Draft (Royal East Kent Regiment), taken by B.C. Flemons, Tonbridge
2/5th (Territorial Army) Battalion (1914-1917) *Formed at Ashford in September 1914
October 8th, 1914, the Buffs assault on the Chateau des Flandres (from an old postcard in my collection)
A Group of Soldiers marked 1914 Canterbury *there were a few Battalions formed at Canterbury
1/4th Battalion August 1914 in Canterbury
2/4th Battalion Sept 1914
3/4th at Canterbury
3rd Buffs
From St. Alphage Church, Canterbury "To the Memory of those parishioners and members of the congregation who laid down their lives in this Great War"
TERRY's that died in WW1
E. Terry - L/8421
E.G. Terry - L/10360
F.A. Terry - L/10361
F.G. Terry - T/3060
G.E. Terry - T/3424
G.H. Terry - S/10519
H. Terry - G/5246
L. Terry - L/8780
W. Terry
The Buffs - Photograph taken in Tunbridge Wells (a photograph in my collection)
Stephen Herbert Fairbrass 1879-1978
4th Battn. East Kents, Private 1624 then Sgt. 200214, left as Staff
Sergeant
Credit for this lovely photo goes to the 'Tongeman/ Fairbrass' family
I've seen WW1 medals for sale on the web with the following information:
Pte. Edward Henry Crump, 2nd Bn., The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), service Number L/9214
Killed in action: April 24, 1915 age 22
Killed at the Battle of St. Julien in Belgium on the opening day of the battle.
Commemorated at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 12 & 14)
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WW1 Death Plaque for Pte. Ernest Lyons, East Kent, The Buffs, 1st Battalion
Died Sept 15, 1916
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PWW1 medal for Pte. Patrick Reginald Coote, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), 8th Battalion G/18065
Date of death - June 15, 1917
Commemorated at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 12 & 14)
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WW1 death medallion - Sergeant Henry Thomas Smith - 8th Btn The Buffs, Service No. G/4500
Date of death - June 10th, 1917
Remembered with honour and in perpetuitiy at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Was from Deal, Kent
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British Ware Medal & Victory Medal
G-9629 Pte. R. Manklow E. Kent R.
Robert Manklow of the 1st Battalion EKR was killed September 1, 1916.
Was from Ashord, Kent
1917 MILITARY FORCES
Regular Force, Depot, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Registration District No. 3
Special Reserve, 3rd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Headquarters Canterbury
Cavalry Record Office
Col. W.G. Crole Wyndham (C.B.) in charge
Lieut. Col. W.W. Cordeaux, Assistant to Colonel in charge
4th & 5th Battalion, The Buffs (T.F. Depot, No. 18)
St. Peters Lane*, Canterbury
Officer Commanding, Capt. A. Faunce-de-Laune
*Territorial Drill Hall, Terr. Force Depot, R.E.K. Mounted Rifles, 4th Battn. 5th Battn. The Buffs, De Laune, Capt. A. Faunce, officer in command; H. Drew, Regt. Sergt.-Major. G.E. Matthews, caretaker
Awarded the Military
Cross in July 1918
He left a short diary of life as a medic in WW1 and went into be one of our local doctors in St. Helens. Dr Ferrie was with the Buffs in France and mentioned them on numerous occasions in the diary.
**If you can provide further information on Archibald McLean Ferrie, please contact me
Miltary Service in Canterbury Cathedral (a postcard from my collection)
Marching at the Cathedral, military men on the left (a postcard in my collection)
1958 - The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) were amalgamtaed with the Queens Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1967 - Demolition of the Former Wemyss and Infantry Barracks, Sturry Road
Deaths, April 29th, 1860, at Canterbury, Caroline, widow of Lieut.-Col. C. Dashwood, C.B., formerly of the 3rd Foot Guards, fourth dau. of Admiral Sir. R. Barlow, G.C.B. Gentlemen's Magazine 1860 *she was a widow already in 1851 and living with her sister's Elizabeth & Maria Barlow on Palace Street & 6 servants
Commanders of the Buffs
Captain Thomas Morgan
Sir John Norris, Knight
Robert, Earl of Leicester
Peregrine Lord Willoughby
(more to follow)
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The Library and Archives of Canada has an album of black and white photographs once beloning to G.A.E. Chapman which contain a documentation of activities and personnel of the 2nd (occasionally also 3rd) Battalion, the Buffs, East Kent Regiment in the South African War and Britain (Dover). Archival Reference No. R2428-2-5-E, Other Accesion No. 1968-002-NPC
The 3rd Battalion "The Buff" in South Africa, Hirst (Major H.D.), 59 pages, Publisher, H.J. Goulden, Canterbury c. 1908 (BOOK)
Canterbury Militia - 1585 - 1700 muster rolls and books and misc. papers available at the Canterbury Cathedral Archives & NRA 36214
KFHS has 1781/82 Muster East Kent Militia (Floppy) for sale
Militia Ballot lists are a good "census like" reference for males - 1758 - 1762 men ages 18 - 50 and 1762 - 1831 men ages 18 - 45 *Kent has a good collection of these lists *from 1758 to 1802 they are supposed to list, names, occupations and infirmities, 1802 to 1831 they are supposed to list names, descriptions, infirmities, numbers of children aged over and under 14 - there is a wonderful book on what is available called "Militia Lists and Musters, 1757 - 1876": A directory of holdings in the British Isles by Jeremy Gibson and Mervyn Medlycott (Canterbury Cathedral Archives holds some of these Militia Ballot Lists, as well as the Public Record Office, kew)
Buffs Regimental Museum Canterbury - High Street
A photograph of some military men, regiment unknown. Photo taken in Broadstairs (Isle of Thanet, East Kent) by Swaine & Co., posted from Canterbury August 29th, 10 pm (the year was not stamped), "Am sending hats? this morning (Tuesday) Ivy left some music behind you will find it in that box hope you are all well. Violet tells us shes had a splendid time in London she was charmed with the Zoo. Send love yr? Ceara .....To Mr. Sr? Cullen, Hill Down, South Farm No??, Worthing. King George the V green stamp on reverse. With an over stamp of 84, and the Canterbury stamp (year not showing)
If you have information on the regiments of these men, please contact me
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