John McGratty

[j mcgratty]

My ancestor John McGratty served in the Johanesburg mounted rifles. His number was 2315 - any suggestions as to how I can get more information about his service record?
Thanks,
Peter.

[gasser]

J McGratty enlisted in the Anglo Boer War in the Johannesburg Mounted Rifles after July 1901 through to his disbandment September 1902.

Just a quick search: found this which may help a little....
http://www.angloboerwar.com/unit-information/south-african-units/346-johannesburg-mounted-rifles?showall=&start=1

the page shows 'The nominal roll lists those people who joined after Jul 1901'
click on the surname 'M' option, opens images - your man is on page 21/36 near to the bottom of the page.

[geneius]

Have a look at this link

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/s/res?_q=john+mcgratty

Information?

John Mcgratty
Birth Place: Liverpool
Residence: Seattle, Washington, U.s.a.
Death Date: 30 Sep 1917
Death Location: Home
Enlistment Location: New York
Rank: SPR.
Regiment: Corps of Royal Engineers
Number: 320861
Type of Casualty: Died
Theatre of War: Home
Comments: I.W. & D.R.E.


Listiing & record on ancestry.com
J Mcgratty
Campaign or Service: South Africa - Second Boer War
Service Date: 1899-1902
Service Location: South Africa
Regiment or Unit Name: Johannesburg Mounted Rifles
Regimental Number: 2315