Rob Droogleever has written to us seeking help with research for his new book which is a regimental history of the 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles Contingent in the Boer War.  The book will include short biographies of the men involved and he is looking for any information, photos, letters, memorabilia etc. He has provided a list of men known to have East Melbourne connections:-

BORN, Percy Harold, lived Torquay, 15 Simpson Street
CAMPBELL, Garnet Butler, born East Melbourne 1880
CATTANACH, Harry, lived Hoddle Street
CHRISP, Hugh, lived 433 Victoria Parade
CLEVELAND, Lancelot Arthur, died East Melbourne 1942
DAVIES, Charles, lived 64 Simpson Street
ROBINSON, Arthur Leslie, lived 43 Albert Street
STRACHAN, Charles, died East Melbourne 1947 aged 71

If anyone knows anything about these people or any others in the 5th Victoria Contingent please contact us using the Contact button below and we will pass your details on to Rob.