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References
- ↑ Charles Veal at CricketArchive
- ↑ Hart's Army list, 1901
- ↑ "No. 27173". The London Gazette . 13 March 1900. p. 1712.
- ↑ "The War - Casualties". The Times. No. 36077. London. 28 February 1900. p. 6.
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