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Joshua Herbert Hartley

Royal Scots Guards Corporal.

Served in the 2nd Boer War.

Injured 1902 in  Beaufort West South Africa.


Updated 1 small Bible Gerald Frederick Hartley Joshua's Son In memory of his confirmation April 5th 1922 signed G.A.V Flower - Vicar.

A Photograph inside printed in york could be Joshua  .


Original Brass Bed Duty Plaque Hobson& sons lexington Street London.west.


Engraved DUTY on the back & J.H.HARTLEY 3076 on the Front.

Original hook attached.


Photograph of Joshua in his uniform & was Promoted to Corporal just before leaving for Africa , 2nd Boer War .

Cabinet card larger then a standard card 6" x 4" & is taped has it is creased in the middle .


Family Ephemera

Churchmans Register & sons Baptism certificate 1900s.


Research & photocopies.


Born Barwick in Elmet.

Baptism.


1881

Black Swan & is Father was the inn keeper.

1891

His Father died & His Mother became the licensee.


1899 Joined The Scots Guards .

1901 South Africa

1902 Wounded Beaufort west

South Africa


He has Occupation of Butcher when enteringbhhe army & on his Marriage Certificate.

Married 1904


1911

Hotel Groom .

Swan Hotel

Aberford

Churchview adjoined to the hotel.


1911 - 1921

Moved across the road to Bridge Cottages .


1921

Coal Miner .Peckfield Colliery Micklefield Leeds.


1939

Gardener & A.R.P Warden.

Research found online.



Description:
Original  Brass plaque relating to J.H. Hartley of the Royal Scots Guards, associated with service during the South African Boer War (1899–1902).
The plaque also has local historical interest, connected with Barwick & Aberford, West Yorkshire, making it a particularly appealing piece for both military collectors and local history enthusiasts.
Items linked to named soldiers from the Boer War period are highly collectible, especially when accompanied by identifiable regimental and local connections.
Details:
Name: J.H. Hartley
Regiment: Royal Scots Guards
Conflict: Second Boer War – South Africa (1899–1902)
Local interest: Barwick & Aberford, West Yorkshire
Type: Commemorative plaque
Condition:
Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with its age. Please review photos for full condition and details.
A scarce and interesting Boer War commemorative piece, ideal for collectors of British military history, Guards regiments, or Yorkshire local history.



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