James Rudkin Bacon Boer War correspondence
Collection
Accession number
32958
Date
1900-1901
Abstract
James Bacon Boer War letters.
Scope and content
James Bacon's letters provide a unique narrative of the contingent's voyage aboard the 'SS Duke of Portland' with their mounts; the convoy of vessels carrying men from other Australian contingents and the United Kingdom; caring for their horses; their encampments; and the many skirmishes and battles they were associated with during his service.
Description
16 letters; 1 discharge certificate
Additional format
Digital copies available
Administrative / Biographical history
In May 1902 James Bacon again enlisted, to join the 7th Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse, which was made up of volunteers from Queensland for service in South Africa. The battalion was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Chauvel and was at sea when the war concluded. In 1904 James Bacon married Laura Maud Ezzy, they raised four children: Laura, John, Julia and Alma.
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Copyright status
Out of copyright.
Conditions of use
You are free to use without permission. Please attribute the State Library of Queensland.
Preferred citation
32958, James Rudkin Bacon Boer War correspondence, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.