Military Research
We get a lot of requests of how to go about researching a family member
or how to go about getting a service file for a medal group. Other then
what is in our database, we can't really help you much. However we do
have a quality South African researcher who can. Her name is Audrey Portman
and we suggest you use her reasonably priced services. Please note that
you must get in touch with Audrey for prices regarding the type of research
you want. We (SAWGP) are independant of all research performed.
RHINO RESEARCH
PO BOX 6415HOMESTEAD1412SOUTH AFRICA TEL: +27 11 609-2616FAX:
+27 11 314-1994e-mail: Audrey
Portman
SOUTH AFRICAN RESEARCH
BOER WAR PERIOD
Boer War application forms for the South African Republic and
Orange Free State war Medal 1899-1902
Service files for members of the South African Constabulary including
original recruitment documents, attestation papers, service and discharge
details. A roll of all SAC casualties is at present being researched.
WORLD WAR 1
Service cards, personal files and medical files for WW1
Cards and some service information for men who served in the South African
Mounted Rifles.
Records of men who served in the South African Native Labour Corp (SANLC)
Rolls of men who served in various Commandos during the Rebellion of 1914.
Various rolls of men who received the 1914-15 star for service in German
South West Africa, i.e. Scouts, Horse Regiments, Mounted and Dismounted
Rifles, Artillery, Medical Corps, various Machine Gun Regiments.
Service files for the East African Native Labour Corps
Service files for the Cape Coloured Labour Corps
Other Boer War queries can be researched but no individual service files
are available for this period.
WORLD WAR 2
Service cards and personal files. No confidential information
will be provided.
War diaries for the South African Air Force, including all sorties flown.
POST WW2 PERMANENT FORCE FILES
These files are accessible but no confidential information will
be provided.
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE
Service cards are available for men who served in the South African
Police up to approximately 1970. These cards usually contain attestation
place and date, discharge details, stations where served, promotions and
medal entitlements. No files have survived, but copies of Police Force
Orders confirming attestation, discharge, promotions and medal entitlements
are available.
For later service, computer records can be obtained from police HQ which
give basic details of service, promotions and medals. Files are stored
but permission has to be obtained from family before these files can be
accessed.
SOUTH AFRICAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE RECORDS
Prison Service Orders confirming the award of the Prison Good
Service Medal, and information on attestation, promotions and discharge.
ST JOHN'S AMBULANCE RECORDS
The St Johns Priory in Johannesburg contains the Priory for South
African Annual Reports which, amongst other information, record the Long
Service Medal and any bars.
DEATH/ESTATE FILES
Death/Estate files are available for anyone who died in South
Africa. These files usually contain a Will, Death Notice, family detail,
liquidation and lawyers documents.
LONDON GAZETTES
Some London Gazettes are available.
SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTES
These are available.
RESEARCH IN OTHER AREAS
Research can be carried out in Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein,
Natal and Zimbabwe.
GRAVES
Photographs can be obtained for graves or monuments around the
Johannesburg area. Queries for other areas can be researched.
CASUALTIES
Information can be obtained on Pre WW1 and Post WW2 casualties.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mrs A Portman – contact details at top of letter.
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