Durham Light Infantry

Posted on 1st May 202024th July 2020 by Judith

The 1st Battalion sailed on the Cephalonia on 24th October 1899, arrived at the Cape about 18th November, and was sent round to Durban. The following February they stormed Vaal Krantz, coming under heavy fire. After the battalion entered the Transvaal they were chiefly employed on the Natal-Pretoria Railway, and in column work from the railway line towards the Orange River Colony. The names of the men who served in the regiment are listed below

Bromfield/Broomfield, John

Posted on 29th April 202014th August 2020 by Judith

Bro(o)mfield, John Regiment: 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry Rank: Private Service No: 1547 Boer War service: 7 Mar 1900 to 14 Sept 1901 Date of enlistment: 11 Sept 1884 Date of discharge: 14 Sept 1901 Reason for discharge: Termination of engagement Other information: Prior to serving in the Boer War, John had served in Egy...