In Memoriam: Roll of Honour Imperial Forces, Anglo-Boer War 1899–1902 by Steve Watt

In Memoriam: Roll of Honour Imperial Forces, Anglo-Boer War 1899–1902 by Steve Watt is an important and exceptionally detailed reference work devoted to the casualties of the British Imperial forces during the Anglo-Boer War, also known as the South African War, fought from 1899 to 1902.

The result of extensive research, this substantial volume records more than 25,000 servicemen, civilians in military employment and other individuals who died while serving with the Imperial forces during the conflict. Entries provide valuable information such as name, rank, regiment or unit, place and cause of death, and burial location. Where available, additional information may include age, religion, grave details, exhumation records and references to memorials.

Steve Watt’s research makes In Memoriam: Roll of Honour Imperial Forces, Anglo-Boer War 1899–1902 particularly valuable to military historians, genealogists, medal researchers, family-history researchers and collectors of Anglo-Boer War literature. It is especially useful when researching individual British and Colonial soldiers, regiments, battlefield casualties and military graves throughout South Africa.

Published by the University of Natal Press in 2000, this large-format hardcover has become a recognised reference source for serious Anglo-Boer War research. Its extensive casualty information brings together material that would otherwise require consultation of numerous military, cemetery and archival records.

An excellent addition to a South African military-history collection and an invaluable working reference for anyone researching the Imperial forces and their losses during the Anglo-Boer War of 1899–1902.

Condition – Good

Attractive hardcover with clean, bright pictorial boards and only light general shelf wear. Noticeable scattered foxing is present to the exposed page edges.