Private Robert Floyd
Number: 11060
Company: 60th (North Irish Horse) Company (Belfast), 17th Battalion
ENLISTMENT
Date: 12 February 1900
Place: Belfast
Age: 22 years
Trade of calling: Cutter
Place of birth: In the Parish of Tullich [Tullylish], near the Town of Banbridge, in the County of Down
Family: Father George Floyd, millwright, mother Jane Floyd (nee Adamson)
Previous military service: No
Description: Height 5' 10". Complexion fresh, eyes blue, hair brown. Tattoo three dots left hand; scar right buttock; scar left thigh.
Religion: Not recorded on enlistment, but 1901 Census has family as Presbyterian.
ACTIVE SERVICE
Date to South Africa:
Campaigns: South Africa 1899-1901
Service medal, clasps and other awards: Queen's South Africa Medal; Rhodesia clasp
DEATH
Date: 30 January 1901
Place: Wynberg
Cause: Enteric fever
Buried/ commemorated: Wynberg
Floyd was among 44 men of the 60th and 61st Companies captured by Boer forces on 22 December 1900 near Houtkraal. He was one of the seven men wounded (slightly) in the fighting prior to the surrender. They were all released to following day, having been relieved of their arms, equipment and horses.
This page last updated 28 July 2024.