Brig Gen William Bodle, BSAP

[mnmilt]

Hi,
I am trying to find information on Brigadier General William Bodle of the British South Africa Police. He served during the Boer War (approx 1900). Does anybody have information on William Bodle?

Thanks

Mark

[Terry Reeves]

Mark

This from the 1925 issue of Who's Who:

Brigadier-General William Bodle - CMG 1900

born 5 July 1855; son of C Bodle, Alfriston, Sussex. Served Basuto War under Sir F Carrington (medal and clasp); Matable War 1893 (medal) ; Matable Rebellion 1896 (clasp) South African War , 1899-1902 (despatches) Queen's Medal three clasps, King's Medal, two clasps; retired with rank of Colonel 1909. Served European War 1914-1918, commanded a Brigade.

He appears to have been commissioned into the Royal Berkshire Regiment.


Terry Reeves

[quickies]

Dear Mark,

Bodle was one of the founder members of the BSAP and ended up
as the Regiments Commissioner.

You can find details in the History of the BSAP Vol 1 by Peter
Gibbs.

Bodle's grave is in the south of England - somebody in the BSAP
History Group will have a photograph.

Kind regards

Geoff

[charles r bodle]

I have just joined this site so I do not know if you have already obtained this information , but Brig. Gen. W. Bodle is buried in Andrews Church in Alfriston. You cannot miss the grave as it is a large stone cross at the right of the entranceway into the church, at the front of the cemetery.. Charles Bodle

[neil1821]

Just come across this thread, better late than never!
As has already been mentioned, William Bodle had the Cape of Good Hope General Service Medals for Basultoland and the British South Africa Company Medal with 3 clasps, ie Mashonaland 1890 - (the medal) and clasps for Matabeleland 1893, Rhodesia 1896, and Mashonaland 1897.

1880-81 he was a Sergeant-Major in the Cape Mounted Rifles
1890 he was in the BSAP
1893 a Lieut in the Salisbury Horse
Took part in the Jameson Raid (Chief Inspector of Police M.M.P.)
1896 Major in M.R.F

Neil

[Mike Hall]

I have just joined this site so I do not know if you have already obtained this information , but Brig. Gen. W. Bodle is buried in Andrews Church in Alfriston. You cannot miss the grave as it is a large stone cross at the right of the entranceway into the church, at the front of the cemetery.. Charles Bodle

To Charles Bodle (56460) Re Brig. Gen. Bodle. I am working on the house in Greenford, Middlesex in whuich he lived in the 1920's . 'Rohais' . renamed 'Bulawayo' I wonder if you have any pictures or information.

Mike Hall

[Mike Hall]

To Charles Bodle (56460) Re Brig. Gen. Bodle. I am working on the house in Greenford, Middlesex in whuich he lived in the 1920's . 'Rohais' . renamed 'Bulawayo' I wonder if you have any pictures or information.

Mike Hall
Re Brig. Gen. Bodle. I am working on the history of his house in Greenford, Middlesex originally named 'Rohais' and renamed by the General as 'Bulawayo'. I wonder if you have any pictures or information

[charles r bodle]

Hi Mike,
I'm not sure what you are looking for. I do have a couple of photos of his tombstone, I am sure that you appear to have all of the written history of Gen. Bodle.
If you would like me to email the photos please let me know.
Regards
Charles Bodle

[Frank Kilduff]

Re Brig. Gen. Bodle. I am working on the history of his house in Greenford, Middlesex originally named 'Rohais' and renamed by the General as 'Bulawayo'. I wonder if you have any pictures or information
As Chairman of North Greenford Residents' Association I am researching the history of Brabsden Green where Rohais/Bulawayo was situated and would appreciate any information and photos you have relating to the house and its Chinese garden. Local residents have may be able to provide me with some information which I would be happy to share.

Regards

Frank Kilduff

[Jan1954]

Hello Frank - welcome to Brit-Gen,

Unfortunately, Mike Hall is no longer a member of the forum. However, there may be other forum members who may be able to help.

[Fiona67]

http://www.bsap.org/Outpost%20Australia%2010_4.htm#Page%20Links

This link is from The Australian Outpost. It has a very comprehensive article on Brig Gen William Bodle including photos.

Regards
Fiona

[Fiona67]

http://www.bsap.org/Bsaphistory.html

[keith.robinson]

Frank and Mike (if he still reads this forum) Have either of you spoken to someone who is probably the last person alive who lived at Rohais. As far as I know Rohais was the last name of the house and was renamed after the Brig Gen left. She is still resident in Greenford and can be contacted through myself if need be. We have a small number of sketchy photographs. It would be good to share any information as this place is part of my familt history. We also have connections with the original Ballot Box PH that was opposite and Hope Cottage next to the old Hunt Kennard wood yard. We also had relatives live off the lane almost opposite the entrance to the hill car park.

Also, can I assume that Charles R Bodle is a decendant of William Bodle? And if so, does he have any photo's of the house Bulawayo?

Fiona67 I found this a few days ago and was wondering where the photo of Lt Col Bodle was taken?

Keith

[keith.robinson]

;http://www.bsap.org/Outpost%20Australia%2010_4.htm#Page%20Links
This link no longer works. Anyone help to relocte it? or did anyone copy it and be able to post to me ?

Keith ;)

[David Greenford]

Hi Keith
I know this is from a long time ago but I am also looking for information regards Rohais on Horsenden Hill.Recent investigation has found a well, steps and what looks like a powered fountain.I would be interested to see what you found out and may be able to help with some questions about the area. David