| These two photographs depict a trooper of the 2nd Life Guards just prior to the Anglo-Boer War. He is identified on the reverse of this image and the same inscription states that he died in South Africa. After conducting some research I believe that this man is Frederick James Hunt of Brighton, Sussex, the son of Frederick Marshall Hunt - a furniture dealer - and Lucy Dean Tatler. At the time of his attestation Frederick James was also described as a furniture dealer. Hunt enlisted in the 2nd Life Guards Cavalry on 9 January, 1897 with his given age 21 years which would place his birthday in 1876. He is described as being 5 feet 11 1/2 inches tall, weighing 164 pounds with a fresh complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. He also stated having previous military experience as a member of the 1st Sussex Artillery Volunteers. Hunt was posted in England until 3 December, 1899 when he departed for South Africa arriving on 12 April, 1899. His service was quite short as he succumbed to enteric fever at Bloefontein on 4 June, 1899. Although both of these photographs came from the same family source. The photo below may not be Frederick James Hunt even if there is a familiar resemblance. I base this possibility on the man below wearing two Long Service & Good Conduct Stripes on his cuff. This would indicate at least five years qualified service. Frederick James Hunt only served about 2 1/2 years with the colours prior to his death. Perhaps the man below is a relative of Hunt. Cabinet Photograph A & G Taylor - Photographer 70 & 78 Queen Victoria Street, London, England c. 1898 |
| Cabinet Photograph Mayger - Photographer 128 High Street, Hounslow, London, England c. 1898 |