Surname:
cheesman
Reg No:
5641
Given Names:
walter augustus
Contingent:
Eighth
Rank:
private
Unit:
South Island Regiment - E Squadron
County/City:
christchurch
Occupation:
stock clerk
Ship:
Cornwall 8 Feburary 1902
Address:
clovelly north belt christchurch
Relationship to Soldier:
father
Notes:
Is probably the brother of Cecil Cheesman who also served in the South African War.
Changed surname from 'Cheeseman' to Cheesman'.
The service record uses both 'Cheeseman' and 'Cheesman', though it appears that Walter himself signs himeself as 'Cheesman'. See also community contributions under Cecil Cheesman's page (linked above) which suggest his family name should probably be spelt 'Cheesman'.
Download Walter Cheesman's service record here (Archway)
Community contributions