New Zealanders in the South African War

A guide to information about the men and women who served in the New Zealand armed forces during the South African War, 1899-1902

This resource list is designed to guide readers to sources of information on the men and women who served in New Zealand forces during the South African War, sometimes called the Boer War.

Included are resources on service records, rolls of honour, family information, medals and awards. There are also sources on the history of the war and on the ten New Zealand contingents who fought in South Africa. The sources listed include books, pamphlets, microfiche publications, and relevant web sites. Links to the library’s catalogue and to the Internet are included. All the sources listed are located in the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre at the Central Library, although there may be borrowing copies of some items in other sections of the library.

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