Basic Details
Surname
Lonsdale
Forenames
Hugh
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Served or died
Died
Notes
The South African Constabulary (SAC) was a paramilitary force set up in 1900 under British Army control to police areas captured from the two independent Boer republics of Transvaal and Orange Free State during the Second Boer War. Its first Inspector-General was Major-General Robert Baden-Powell, later the founder of the worldwide Scout Movement. After hostilities ended in 1902, the two countries became British colonies and the force was disbanded in 1908.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
South African Constabulary
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Trooper
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Transvaal
Town of death
Heidelberg
Year of death
1902
Month of death
December
Day of death
19
Age at death
22
Manner of death as stated
died in hospital
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds