Stockton, John Wilfred
Regiment: King's Hussars (14th)
Rank: Private
Service No: 4380
Boer War service: 19 May 1901 to 5 Dec 1901
Date of enlistment: 23 May 1900
Date of discharge: 22 Apr 1902
Reason for discharge: Medically unfit for further service after being wounded in action
Other information: John was severely wounded on 7 August 1901 at Konisberg. He re-...
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King's Hussars (14th)
King’s Hussars (14th)
The 14th (King's) Hussars fought in the Boer War (1899-1902) taking part in the Relief of Kimberley (1900) and several other operations. The Regiment participated in all the battles leading up to the Relief of Ladysmith (14-27 September 1900) when they were part of General Sir Redvers Buller's army that forced Louis Botha's Boers to lift their siege of the town.
The names of the men who served in the regiment are listed below
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