Private William Ward, later Sergeant, (fl. 1894-1902) of the 1st Leicestershire Regiment of Foot.

The papers comprise:

• William Ward's printed army account book, or pocket ledger (London: 1893), containing personal details and certificates, 1895-8
• Ward's pocket-book containing:
  • miscellaneous memoranda
  • lists of men and provisions
  • a list of Ward's whereabouts, 1894-1902, mainly during the Boer war
  • copies of army orders, 1900
  • maps of and notes on the battles of Colenso and Dundee, and the assault on Ladysmith, 1899-1900
  • a list of degrees of drunkenness, ranging from 'Mortally inebriated' to 'Sober as a judge'.

Given to the Library with related papers (MSS. Eng. misc. c. 882, fols. 188-206), in 1982.

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Papers relating to Sgt. Ward, including certificates of character and discharge (MSS Eng. misc. c. 882, fols. 188-206).

South African War, 1899-1902 | Campaigns

South African War, 1899-1902 | South Africa | KwaZulu-Natal

Ward | William | fl 1894-1902 | Sergeant, 1st Leicestershire Regiment of Foot

Colenso, Battle of, South Africa, 1899

Great Britain | Army | Leicestershire Regiment

Ladysmith (South Africa) | History | Siege, 1899-1900

Talana Hill, Battle of, South Africa, 1899