3rd Hussars: U-Z
The Muster Roll is a list of personnel who served in the regiment during this time, providing important insight into the regiment’s history and the men who served. It includes their name, rank, number and medal entitlements.
The 3rd Hussars participated in many significant events during this period, including the Boer War and World War I. Their actions in these conflicts are a testament to the bravery and dedication of the soldiers who served in the regiment.
Through the Muster Roll, we can gain a deeper understanding of the individual experiences of these soldiers and the challenges they faced. It is a valuable resource for historians and researchers alike, shedding light on the daily lives of soldiers and their contributions to British military history.
In conclusion, the Muster Roll of the 3rd Hussars between 1850 and 1920 is an essential piece of history that provides valuable insight into the experiences of soldiers in this regiment. It is a reminder of the sacrifices these brave men made and their crucial role in British military history.
| Name | Number | Rank | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unett, W | Captain | Biography The Battle of Chillianwala was fought in January 1849 during the Second Anglo-Sikh War in the Chillianwala region of Punjab, now part of modern-day Pakistan. The battle was one of the bloodiest fought by the British East India Company. General Gough commanded the British/Indian army at six of the seven major battles (not the Battle of Aliwal). Gough’s tactics were heavily criticised, even in the Indian press in letters written by his own officers. At the Battles of Moodkee, Sobraon and Chillianwallah, Gough launched headlong attacks, considered to be ill-thought out by many of his contemporaries. Casualties were high and excited concern in Britain and India. By contrast, Gough’s final battle, Goojerat, which decisively won the war, cost few of his soldiers their lives and was considered a model of care and planning. Every battle saw vigorous cavalry actions, with the 3rd King’s Own Light Dragoons particularly distinguishing themselves. The weapons for the 3rd King’s Own Light Dragoons cavalry were the sword and carbine. Commands in the field were given by the cavalry trumpet and the infantry drum and bugle. On the 13th of January 1849, Gough marched up to within eight miles of the Sikh army in its position along the Jhelum River, entrenched in a row of rural hamlets. The Army of the Punjab halted at the village of Chillianwallah and prepared to pitch camp, while Gough carried out reconnaissance. Captain Unett led his squadron into the charge, galloping as best they could through the broken jungle. General Thackwell, the commander of the cavalry division, ordered the 5th BLC up in support, but the regiment failed to follow Unett’s squadron into the dense mass of Gorcharras. Unett’s Light Dragoons cut their way through the Sikhs and, turning, charged back, dispersing the threat to the left flank. All the officers of the squadron were wounded. The battle was not won by either side, although it is said that the Sikh missed an opportunity to defeat the British outright. From Captain Unett’s squadron of 106 men, only 48 were in the saddle at the end of the battle. View his Medal Group. | |
| Vaughan, C | 1836 | Private | Sudan 1884-5. Awarded the Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89 – clasp: The Nile 1884-85. Awarded the Khedive Star. He was a member of the Light Camel Regiment detachment. |
| Vergauwen, AC | 2441 | Lance Corporal | Biography Arthur Charles Vergauwen was born in Slough on the 21st of June 1890. He enlisted on the 21st of April 1908 and was discharged on the 20th of April 1920. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Arthur married on the 3rd of May 1914. |
| Vickery, G | 3959 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Vince, RA | 4677 | Bandsman | Biography Joseph Alexander Vince was born in Malta in 1874. He enlisted on the 22nd of June 1898 and was discharged on the 28th of July 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Joseph married on the 14th of February 1916. |
| Voisey, G | 2738 | Staff Sergeant Farrier | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Waites, E | 3162 | Private | Biography South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasp: South Africa 1901. He died on the 24th of January 1901 at Bloemfontein rom Enteric fever. He was attached to No1 Remount Depot. |
| Walker, A | 5997 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Walker, C | 266319 | Signaller | Biography The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. Cyril had transferred from the City of London Yeomanry (No. 2055). He was also given a Silver War Badge (No. B 240261) ‘Surplus to military requirements (having suffered impairment since entry into the service)’ on the 5th of June 1919 and discharged from the Army at the same time. |
| Walker, E | H/4296 | Squadron Sergeant Major | Biography Edward Walker served with the 3rd Hussars from 1909 to 1931 and retired as a Squadron Sergeant Major. During the First World War, he was awarded the Military Medal for Gallantry in action in France and was twice mentioned in Dispatches. After retirement, he took up employment with the Ordnance Depot at Shorncliffe and Ashford. Edward died on the 4th of February 1963, aged 73 years. View his Medal Group. |
| Walker, JA | 39837 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Walker, R | 1415 | Private | Egypt 1882-89. Awarded the Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89 – clasps: The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan. Awarded the Khedive Star. |
| Wall, H | H/2295 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Harold was killed in action on the 30th of October 1914. |
| Walling, W | 3061 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. He was attached to the Remount Company. |
| Wallis, AB | 231105 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Walsh, EA | 4216 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Edward transferred to the Machine Gun Corps (Calvary) (No.52533). |
| Walsh, P | 24835 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Walters, H | 3923 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Walters, J | 1741 | Private | Sudan 1884-5. Awarded the Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89 – clasp: The Nile 1884-85. Awarded the Khedive Star. He was a member of the Light Camel Regiment detachment. |
| Walters, WJ | 531930 | Private | Biography William James Walters was born in Hampstead Norris on the 18th of March 1901. He enlisted in April 1919 and was discharged on the 8th of January 1923. William served abroad in Germany and Turkey. He got married on the 16th of March 1929 and fathered 4 children. |
| Ward, F | 2809 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. He was attached to the Remount Company. |
| Wark, J | 3339 | Private | Biography James Wark was born in Glasgow on the 11th of December 1874. He enlisted on the 11th of April 1893 and was discharged on the 10th of April 1914. South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. James was married on the 18th of June 1916. |
| Warner, J | 4224 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Warner, S | 3741 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Warr, HC | 3917 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Warren, A | 2755 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. He was attached to the Remount Company. |
| Warren, E | 4276 | Private | Biography Ernest Warren was born in Northampton on the 22nd of June 1879. He enlisted on the 30th of January 1897 and was discharged on the 28th of February 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Ernest later transferred to the Army Ordnance Corps (No. S14149). He got married on the 10th of January 1905 and fathered 6 children. |
| Warren, EF | 3809 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Warren, G | 2572 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. Awarded King’s South Africa medal. He was attached to the Remount Establishment in South Africa from the 25th of February 1900 until the 3rd of March 1901. |
| Warren, JC | 2356 | Private | Biography James Charles Warren was born in Hammersmith on the 14th of February 1886. He enlisted on the 3rd of March 1908 and was discharged on the 17th of December 1912. James served abroad in South Africa. He got married on the 4th of May 1912 and fathered 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls. |
| Warren, W | 3204 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Warrington, S | 3556 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Watson, T | 11449 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Thomas died from his wounds on the 21st of May 1915. |
| Watts, EJ | 2463 | Private | Biography Edwin Josiah Watts was born in Bristol on the 4th of November 1889. He enlisted on the 4th of May 1906 and was discharged on the 22nd of February 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Edwin was given the Silver War Badge (No. B263513) ‘Surplus to military requirements (having suffered impairment since entry into the service)’ on the 22nd of February 1919. He got married in 1920. |
| Wear, J | 2794 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. He died on the 3rd of July 1900 at Springfontein from Enteric fever. |
| Weatherston, R | 4168 | Corporal | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Weaving, A | 8915 | Lance Corporal | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Albert was killed in action on the 29th of May 1915. |
| Webb, H | 3927 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Webb, W | 3312 | Corporal | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Webber, A | 3206 | Sergeant | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Welch, RW | 18402 | Private | Biography Robert William Welch was born in Walworth on the 29th of May 1883. He enlisted on the 1st of September 1914 and was discharged on the 5th of April 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. Robert was married on the 24th of November 1917. |
| Wells, BA | 3649 | Private | Biography Bertram Albert Wells was born in London on the 5th of November 1877. He enlisted on the 3rd of February 1896 and was discharged on the 2nd of February 1908. South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was transferred to the 7th Hussars on the 19th of September 1902. Bertram was recalled to the colours for a further 4 years. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914/15 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. He finally went on the Active Reserve on the 13th of December 1919. |
| Wells, W | 4385 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was attached to the 1st Royal Fusiliers. |
| Welsh, G | 4250 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Welsh, R | 2777 | Private | Biography Richard Welsh was born in Gibraltar on the 25th of July 1871. He enlisted on the 8th of November 1890 and was discharged on the 4th of May 1903. Richard was married on the 25th of September 1901. |
| West, A | 3962 | Private | Biography Albert West was born in Ashford in 1890. He enlisted on the 6th of February 1909 and was discharged in 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Albert married on the 8th of November 1913. |
| West, WG | 8701 | Shoeing Smith | Biography William West was born in Pateley Bridge on the 12th of August 1890. He enlisted on the 13th of April 1912 and was discharged on the 1st of January 1917. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. William later transferred to the Labour Corps (No. 419905). |
| Wheapley, A | 4296 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Not listed on the medal roll. He was slightly wounded in an accident at Zuikerbosch on the 25th of April 1902 |
| Wheaton, SF | 2665 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. With Remount Company. |
| Wheaton, W | 1856 | Private | Sudan 1884-5. Awarded the Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89 – clasp: The Nile 1884-85. Awarded the Khedive Star. He was a member of the Light Camel Regiment detachment. |
| Wheeler, F | 1863 | Private | Sudan 1884-5. Awarded the Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89 – clasp: The Nile 1884-85. Awarded the Khedive Star. He was a member of the Light Camel Regiment detachment. |
| Wheeler, R | 3406 | Lance Corporal | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was reported as missing in action, Gelderland, on the 4th of April 1902. He later re-joined. |
| Wheeler, RH | 3211 | Shoeing Smith | Biography Robert Henry Wheeler was born in Weybridge on the 1st of June 1873. He enlisted on the 11th of April 1892 and was discharged on the 7th of August 1897. Robert was married on the 4th of November 1899 and fathered 6 children. |
| Whiston, LFH | Major | Biography Major Whiston died suddenly on the 30th of December 1961, at his home in Surrey. He joined the 3rd Hussars at Shorncliffe and went to France with the Regiment in 1914. He saw service in Palestine with the Yeomanry and returned to the Regiment at the end of the war – serving with it at Aldershot, in Turkey and Egypt until he retired in 1926. He was re-employed during the Second World War and held various Staff Employments in England and North Africa. | |
| White | —- | Lance Corporal Trumpeter | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Mentioned in Dispatches: LG: 29th July 1902, page 4838. |
| White, E | 4233 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| White, E | 14978 | Private | Biography The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Edward later transferred to the 18th Hussars. He was placed on the Active Reserve on the 1st of May 1919. |
| White, HC | 531945 | Corporal | Biography Henry Cornelius White was born in Woolwich on the 3rd of January 1901. He enlisted on the 26th of February 1919 and was discharged of the 25th of February 1935. Henry got married on the 24th of December 1927. |
| White, JB | 18748 | Corporal | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914/15 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. James transferred to the Machine Gun Corps (No. 41786). |
| White, HJV | 39279 | Private | Biography Herbert John Victor White was born in Bristol. He enlisted on the 10th of December 1915 and was discharged on the 8th of February 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. Herbert got married on the 26th of December 1908. |
| White, PA | 4064 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He returned to England on the Active Reserve on the 28th of August 1902. |
| White, W | 5438 | Private | Biography William White was born in Kingston-On-Thames. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. William died from wounds he sustained on the 31st of January 1918. |
| White, W | 3559 | Lance Corporal | Biography South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. William was promoted to Sergeant Trumpeter. |
| Whitla, VG | Major | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. | |
| Whyte, J | 1489 | Private | Biography James Whyte was born in Elgin on the 15th of March 1856. He enlisted in October 1877 and was discharged on the 26th of January 1884. James never served abroad. He married sometime in 1884. |
| Wilding, E | 2751 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. He was attached to the 9th Lancers. |
| Wilkins, A | 3432 | Sergeant | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Wilkinson, F | 4299 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Wilkinson, HJ | 3065 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. He transferred from the 10th Hussars. |
| Wilkinson, J | 4121 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was transferred to the 7th Hussars on the 19th of September 1902. |
| Wilkinson, WJ | 150120 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Wilks, EA | 536375 | Private | Biography Edward Albert Wilks was born in Cheltenham on the 7th of August 1902. He enlisted on the 12th of August 1919 and was discharged on the 8th of November 1928. Edward served overseas with the 3rd Hussars in Germany, Egypt and India. |
| Wilks, T | 3363 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Willcox, WT | Major | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. Walter was given the Appointment (CMG) to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, for services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the Field. | |
| Williams, A | 3010 | Private | Biography Arthur Williams was born in Birmingham on the 13th of December 1887. He enlisted on the 8th of September 1908 and was discharged on the 7th of March 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Arthur got married in January 1916. |
| Williams, A | 21827 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Alfred transferred to The East Surrey Regiment on the 2nd of June 1915. |
| Williams, AE | 2889 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. He was attached to the Remount Depot. |
| Williams, C | 3655 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. He died from his wounds on the 29th of April 1915. |
| Williams, CA | 6259 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Christopher was killed in action on the 23rd of May 1917. |
| Williams, D | 4324 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Williams, E | 3100 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. He died on the 6th of June 1900 at Springfontein from Enteric fever. |
| Williams, E | 83008 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Williams, F | 3420 | Corporal | Biography Frank Williams was born in Bristol on the 25th of September 1874. He enlisted on the 16th of October 1915 and completed 22 years and 9 months service. South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. Frank got married on the 13th of August 1906. |
| Williams, F | 4086 | Lance Corporal | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was transferred to the 7th Hussars on the 19th of September 1902. |
| Williams, FJ | 11119 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. Frederick transferred to the RASC (No. M/33791). |
| Williams, G | 6663 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Williams, HN | 4381 | Private | Biography Herbert Noah Williams was born in Bristol on the 3rd of December 1879. He enlisted on the 8th of June 1900 and served for 12 years and 201 days. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. Herbert got married on the 29th of August 1909. |
| Williams, L | 10455 | Sergeant | Biography Leonard Williams was born in Hammersmith, London on the 4th of April 1895. He enlisted on he 18th of August 1913 and was discharged on the 16th of January 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. On the 9th of September 1918 Leonard was listed on the Casualty List as ‘wounded’ and entitled to wear a ‘Wound Stripe’ as authorised under Army Order 204 of 6th July 1916. Leonard was also given a Silver War Badge (No. B99909) ‘‘No longer physically fit for war ‘Having suffered impairment since entry into the service’ on the 17th of January 1919. He got married on the 10th of October 1920. |
| Williams, S | 23215 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Williams, TJ | 15599 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Williams, W | 1563 | Private | Sudan 1884-5. Awarded the Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89 – clasp: The Nile 1884-85. Awarded the Khedive Star. He was a member of the Light Camel Regiment detachment. |
| Williams, W | 3434 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasp: South Africa 1902. |
| Williams, W | 3655 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Walter died from his wounds on the 29th of April 1915. |
| Williams, W | 4261 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was transferred to the 7th Hussars on the 19th of September 1902. |
| Williamson, JW | 3374 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Williamson, JW | 4260 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasp: South Africa 1902. He was invalided to England on the 2nd of March 1902. |
| Williamson, T | 4234 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Wilmot, A | 3635 | Shoeing Smith | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was transferred to the 7th Hussars on the 19th of September 1902. |
| Wilson, E | 3448 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was sent to England and placed on the Active Reserve on the 28th of August 1902. |
| Wilson, J | 4244 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was transferred to the 2nd Royal Scots. |
| Wiltshire, AF | 2961 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. He was attached to the Remount Company. |
| Wiltshire, G | 4192 | Lance Corporal | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Winch, GF | 3978 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Wincott, F | 4339 | Shoeing Smith | Biography Frederick Wincott was born in Warwick. He joined the 3rd Hussars on the 3rd of May 1909 and was discharged in 1927. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. On the 21st of September 1918 Frederick was listed on the Casualty List as wounded and entitled to wear a ‘Wound Stripe’ as authorised under Army Order 204 of 6th July 1916. Frederick served in Turkey and Egypt after the Great War. |
| Wingfield, J | 4349 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Winsor, E | 4083 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was transferred to the 7th Hussars on the 19th of September 1902. |
| Winsor, F | 2868 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. He was attached to No1 Remount Depot. |
| Wise, P | 3954 | Shoeing Smith | Biography Percy Wise was born in Lambeth, London on the 7th of March 1874. He enlisted on the 25th of January 1898 and was discharged in 1922. South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasp: South Africa 1902. He was invalided to England on the 2nd of March 1902. |
| Wise, W | 3288 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Wiseman, JE | 8934 | Private | Biography John Edward Wiseman was born in Kingston-On-Thames on the 29th of March 1893. He enlisted on the 1st of July 1912 and was discharged in 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. John was married on the 9th of September 1917. |
| Wistow, AC | 8477 | Corporal | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Wistow, WRJ | H1966 | Lance Sergeant | Biography He served in the 3rd Hussars from 1908-29. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. On the 14th of June 1918, His Majesty the King graciously approved the award of the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in France during the present war. On the 3rd of September 1918, he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on Rifle Wood. When the objective had been reached, he displayed great ability and courage in collecting and reorganising his men and in the consolidation of the position. His services were of the utmost value at a time when there was only one officer left with the squadron. He was wounded on the 9th of September 1918 and entitled to wear a “Wound Stripe” as authorised under Army Order 204 of the 6th of July 1916. He retired as a Sergeant and died on the 23rd of September 1975. |
| Withey, C | 3871 | Corporal | Biography The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Charles was wounded on the 4th of November 1914 and listed as “wounded” on the 6th of December 1914. Charles was wounded again on the 9th of May 1918 and entitled to wear a “Wound Stripe” as authorised under Army Order 204 of the 6th of July 1916. |
| Wogan-Browne, FWN | Lieutenant Colonel | Biography South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal South Africa 1902. He was Mentioned in Dispatches LG: 29th July 1902, page 4838. Entered 3rd Hussars, 1876; Major, 1895; D.A.A.G. at the Curragh, 1889-92; Lieut.-Col. commanding 3rd Hussars, 1898-92; Brevet-Col., 1902: retd. pay, 1906; A.A. and Q.M.G. at Gibraltar during European War, 1915-6. | |
| Wolstencroft, J | 4410 | Corporal | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Wood, C | 3514 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was transferred to the 7th Hussars on the 19th of September 1902. |
| Wood, F | 35659 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Wood, GG | 16340 | Private | Biography George Gilbert Wood was born in Knaresborough on the 5th of February 1884. He enlisted on the 31st of August 1914 and was discharged on the 25th of February 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. George got married on the 4th of May 1910. |
| Wood, H | 4801 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Harry was killed in action on the 30th of October 1914 aged 26. |
| Wood, J | 3218 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. He was attached to No2 Remount Depot. |
| Wood, J | 3417 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was invalided to England on the 2nd of March 1902. |
| Wood, R | 3427 | Private | Biography South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Robert was reported as being a Prisoner of War at Sennelager on the 25th of August 1914. He was released from Germany and arrived back in England on the 7th of January 1919. |
| Woodcock, J | 4253 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Woodroffe, H | 3302 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Woods, A | 4532 | Sergeant | Biography The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. On the 25th of August 1915 Alfred received an award from Imperial Russa: ‘Medal of St George, 1st Class. His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Russia has been graciously pleased to confer, with the approval of His Majesty the King, the reward for gallantry and distinguished service in the Field’. |
| Woods, A | 3116 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. He was attached to the Remount Depot. |
| Woods, JM | 9125 | Lance Corporal | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Joseph died from his wounds on the 30th of October 1914. |
| Woolacott, WFA | 3911 | Private | Biography William Woolacott served with the 3rd Hussars from 1909-1921. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. William died on the 14th of November 1966. |
| Woolf, W | 3653 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Worth, CN | 9139 | Lance Corporal | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Cecil died from his wounds on the 2nd of June 1915 aged 21. |
| Wright, WH | 3353 | Private | Biography William Henry Wright was born in Liverpool on the 3rd of August 1867. He enlisted on the 24th of May 1893 and was discharged on the 4th of August 1902 South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal, along with 8 clasps. Awarded King’s South Africa medal – clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. William was attached to the 9th Lancers whilst serving in South Africa. He re-joined the colours on the 4th of October 1914 until the 10th of January 1919. The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. |
| Wyatt, J | 2118 | Corporal | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the British War medal and Victory medal. John was killed in action on the 27th of November 1917 aged 31. |
| Wynne, JO | 3931 | Corporal | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was reported as missing in action, at Gatigut, on the 10th of March 1902. He later re-joined. |
| Yates, W | 3545 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. To 7th Hussars: 19th September 1902. |
| Yates, W | 3965 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. He was invalided to England on the 13th of March 1902. |
| Yeoman, AC | 4339 | Private | South Africa 1899-1902. Awarded Queen’s South Africa medal. Clasps: South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Yeomans, C | 198 | Private | The Great War 1914-18. Awarded the 1914 Star, British War medal and Victory medal. Clifford was wounded on the 27th of November 1914 and entitled to wear a “Wound Stripe” as authorised under Army Order 204 of the 6th of July 1916. |
