Papers relating to Transport during the South African Wars and the Boxer Rebellion
Comprises an array of papers maintained by Alexander Rowand when appointed as Lieutenant Royal Indian Marines Transport Officer. Note that the Indian Marine saw service in North China 1901-1901 during the Boxer Rebellion. In 1899, at the outbreak of the South African Wars, the entire contingent of the Indian Marine was despatched to South Africa, and many officers and seamen were employed in transport and allied duties.
Administrative / biographical background
The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Boxer Uprising and the Yihetuan Movement. The South African Wars, also known as the Boer War, Second Boer War and Anglo-Boer War.
Administrative / biographical background
The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Boxer Uprising and the Yihetuan Movement. The South African Wars, also known as the Boer War, Second Boer War and Anglo-Boer War.
Record Details
| Item reference: | RIN/142/1 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Section: | Records of semi-governmental and non-governmental organisations |
| Level: | FILE |
| Date made: | 1899-1902 |
| Creator: | The Royal Indian Navy Association |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Hierarchy
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