Cliff Lonsdale Posted 7 February , 2013 Share Posted 7 February , 2013 I am researching James Allin Methuen's service in GWSA in 1915. He would have been of lower rank at that time, I assume. What I do know: Born in the UK in 1878, went to Rhodesia 1902, was in the Defence Force and served in the SA Rebellion in 1914 and under Botha in SW Africa, 1915, where he was apparently second in command of the First Rhodesia Regiment. Later in 1915 he returned to the UK and joined the 60th Rifles, with whom he won the DSO and French Croix de Guerre. In May, 1918, he was appointed to the command of the 18th Northumberland Fusiliers, a territorial outfit. In 1919 he told them he was returning to Rhodesia, and subsequently was in charge of the defence force contingent at Umtali, now Mutare, Zimbabwe. I have two questions. 1). Can anyone provide leads to more detail about Methuen's service in GSWA? 2). Can anyone provide any information that might help me trace any living relatives? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 7 February , 2013 Share Posted 7 February , 2013 Cliff Have you seen this previous thread? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Lonsdale Posted 8 February , 2013 Author Share Posted 8 February , 2013 Hi, Dave Yes, I did see it. Thanks. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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