| 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. Even though his active service was very brief the Queen's South Africa Medal Roll credits Hunt with clasps for "Dreifontein" and "Cape Colony" 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 |