Lieutenant Cladue Ernest Myln Walker on attachment to the 1st Battalion, the Devonshire regiment fom the Somerset Light Infantry. Son of William and Janet Walker (his father was a captain in the Royal Artillery). Born at Wadhurst in the March Quarter of 1876. Killed in action at Ladysmith 6 January 1900 at the age of 25. His name appears on the Ladysmith Memorial.

Trooper Frederick Joseph Charles Walkerley of the Royal 1st Devon Imperial Yeomanry. Brought up in Exeter by his uncle and aunt Frederick and Harriet Walkerley. Born in Worcester in the March Quarter of 1865. Left for South Africa Jan 1900. His name appears on a board in Exeter's Guildhall. He joined on 17 Jan 1902 and was discharged only 55 days later on 12 March 1902 as " not likely to make an efficient soldier". This was true of many volunteers who did not realise what war was actually like.

Private Sidney Ward of the 4th Volunteer Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Joseph and Francis Ward. Born in Barnstaple in 1878. Returned safely to 13 Newport Street, Barnstaple 7 June 1901. Present at Exeter to receive his medal from Lord Roberts 9 September 1901.

5591 Private James Warner of the Devon Company of Volunteers. Son of Jane Warner (widow). Born in  South Molton in the June Quarter of 1876. Invalided home to North Street, South Molton. Present at Exeter to receive his medal from Lord Roberts 9 September 1901.

Private Samuel Warren of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of John and Ann Warren. Born in Widecombe in the June Quarter of 1874. Wounded in the Battle of Colenso 15 Dec 1899 at the age of 25. 

Trooper William ("Willie") Warren of the 5th Volunteer Rifle brigade. Son of John and Anna Maria Warren. Born in Silverton in the March Quarter of 1873. Ordered to the Front 10 Feb 1901. Given a public send-off in Tiverton 17 Feb 1901. Selected to receive his medals in person from King Edward VII at Horse Guards Parade on 31 August 1901.

24538 Trooper John Robert Washbourne of the 27th Company (Devonshire), 7th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. Son of John and Louisa Washborune. Born in Kensington in the September Quarter of 1874. Volunteered for service in South Africa.

Private John Cornish Watson of the 5th Haytor Volunteer Battalion (Newton Abbot), the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Watson. Born in Torquay in the March Quarter of 1880. Returned safely to Belgrave Terrace, Torquay 7 June 1901. At the presentation of medals by Lord Roberts 9 September 1901 in Exeter.

1998 Private Humphrey H. Watson of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Henry and Susan Watson. Born in Dartington in the Jun Quarter of 1868. Wounded in the Battle of Colenso 15 December 1899 at the age of 31. Twelve years service at that date.

Private Henry Way of the 1st Volunteer Brigade, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of John and Elizabeth Way. Born in Exeter in the June Quarter of 1875. Returned safely in June 1901 to 163 St. Sidwell Street, Exeter. Present at Exeter to receive his medal from Lord Roberts 9 September 1901.

4866 Private Charlie Webber of the 1st Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of John Webber and the late Elizabeth Webber. Born in Merton in the June Quarter of 1878. Wounded in action during the assault on Ladysmith 6 Jan 1900 at the age of 21.

Private Reginald Ernest C. Webber of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of John and Annie Webber. Born in Exeter in the September Quarter of 1880. Killed in action at Colenso 15 December 1899 aged 19.

Trooper Alfred H. Webster of the Royal 1st Devon Yeomanry. Son of George and Emma Webster. Born in Plymouth in the March Quarter of 1879. Volunteered and left for South Africa January 1900 at the age of 30.

Corporal Charles John Webster of the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Charles and Elizabeth Webster. Born in Barnstaple in the September Quarter of 1873. Wrote a letter home which was published and which contained news of his brother, George Webster, and his uncle, Thomas Webster, both of whom were also serving in South Africa.

Private George Henry Webster of the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Charles and Elizabeth Webster and brother of Charles (see above). Born in Bideford in the June Quarter of 1876. Volunteered for service in South Africa; took part in the relief of Ladysmith,

Private Frederick Thomas Weeks of the 1st Volunteer Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Richard and Martha Weeks. Born in Dolton in the March Quarter of 1869. Volunteered for service in South Africa. Returned safely to England in June 1901 to 48 Victoria St., Exeter. Present at Exeter to receive his medal from Lord Roberts 9 September 1901.

3841 Private William West of the 1st Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Richard and Mary Ann West. Born in Otterton in the March Quarter of 1873. Wounded in action at Ladysmith 6 Jan 1900 at the age of 26. 7 years service to this date. Held the Tirah medal and clasps.

Private William Westcomb ("Willie") of the Devonshire Regiment. Son of William and Mary Westcomb - his father was an army pensioner who saw service as a Corporal in the former 76th Regiment. Born in Cowes in the Isle of Wight in 1869. His name appeared in Exeter on the Heles School South African Memorial Board.

Sergeant William Davie Western of the 20th Company, the Royal Engineers. Grandson of Richard Davie (also spelt  as Davey) of 16 Codrington St.,Exeter. Born in Exeter in the June Quarter of 1871. Wrote a letter home which was published in the local press.

4761 Private Albert Wheaton of the 1st Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of John and Charlotte Wheaton. Born in Feniton in the June Quarter of 1876. Wounded in the assault on Ladysmith 6 Jan 1900 at the age of 24 . Four years service at that date. Mentioned in Earl Roberts' Despatch September 1901.

Private George Frederick H White of the 5th Haytor Volunteer Battalion, (Newton Abbot) , the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Samuel and Emma White. Born in Torquay in the September Quarter of 1878. Returned safely to 4 Fyfield Terrace, Torquay 7 June 1901. Unable to be present at the Presentation of medals by Lord Roberts in Exeter on 9 September 1901.

Private Harry White of the 2nd Battalion, the Somerset Light Infantry. Son of Charles and Sarah White. Born in Dartington in the December Quarter of 1881 but grew up in Berry Pomeroy. Took part in the relief of Ladysmith.

Corporal William Whittle of the 4th Volunteer Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of William and Elizabeth. Born in Honiton in the March Quarter of 1871 but grew up in South Molton. Returned safely to England in June 1901. Present at Exeter to receive his medal from Lord Roberts 9 September 1901.

Trooper James Albert Whitton of the 1st Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Thomas and Sarah Whitton. Born in Exminster in the March Quarter of 1870. Severely wounded at Nooitgedacht 13 December 1900 at the age of 30.

Lance Corporal Joseph William Widdicombe of the 5th Volunteer Brigade, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Widdicombe. Born in Chudleigh in the September Quarter of 1874. Left for South Africa 27 Feb 1901.

William John Widger, son of William and Sarah Widger of Exeter,  was a civilian member of Exeter's Telegraph Battalion who volunteered to work alongside the Royal Engineers in South Africa. His name appears on a board in Exeter's Guildhall.

Private James Wilkins of the 1st Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Thomas and Betsy Wilkins. Born in Rose Ash in the June Quarter of 1879 but enlisted in North Molton. Severely wounded in action at Elandslaagte 21 Oct 1899 at the age of 20.

5521 Private John Henry Wills of the 1st Volunteer Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of George and Georgina Wills. Born in Wells, Somerset in the December Quarter of 1876 but brought up in Exeter. Died of enteric at Standerton 21 August 1900 at the age of 23. Appears on Hele's School South African War Roll of Honour.

3066 Private John Willis of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of John and Elizabeth Willis. Born in Burlescombe in the September Quarter of 1870. Wounded in action at the Battle of Colenso on 15 December 1899 at the age of 27. 10 years service at that date.

6190 Private Albert Edward Wills of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of George and Kate Wills. Born in Plymouth in the September Quarter of 1879. Volunteered for service in South Africa. Invalided home to 10 Marley Street, Plymouth. Appears in the 1901 census.

2213 Private Richard H. Willmott of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of the late John Wilmott and Ann Willmott of Shardlow, Derbyshire. Born in Shardlow in 1864.  Killed in action 25 February 1900.after 14 years service with the Regiment. Held the Burmah medal and clasp.

Private Philip Wilson of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of John and Jane Wilson. Born in Totnes in the June Quarter of 1882. Killed in action - date unknown. His name appears on the memorial bronze in Totnes Church.

Private Thomas Wilson of the 1st Rifle Volunteers. Son of Thomas and Elsie Wilson. Born in Exeter in the March Quarter of 1881. The Rifle Volunteers formed part of the Devon Service Company which joined the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment in Natal in 1900.Returned home safely from South Africa June 1901.

2151 Private Oswald George Wiltshire of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of John and Ann Wiltshire. Born in East Hendred, Berks, in the December Quarter of 1872.  Wounded at Potgieter's Drift 5 - 7 February 1900 at the age of 18.

Leutenant Francis Knowle Windeatt of the 5th Volunteer Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Edward and Sarah Windeatt - his father was Mayor of Totnes for many years. Born in Totnes in the June Quarter of 1875. Was a much-respected key figure in Devon in the recruitment of volunteers for South Africa. Returned safely 8 June 1901 at the age of 26.

4282 Private William George Winsor of the 1st Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of John and Mary Winsor of Totnes. Born in Newton Abbot in the December Quarter of 1873. Killed in action at Ladysmith 6 January 1900 at the age of 27. Commemorated on a plaque in Totnes Church. Medal and clasp for Tirah. 5 years service.

4282 Trooper William Hayman Winsor of the 3rd Imperial Yeomanry, the Sherwood Rangers. Son of William and Elizabeth Winsor (his father was a baker for many years in Bampton Street, Tiverton.) Born in Tiverton in the March Quarter of 1876. Moved to find employment in Retford, Notts, where he made his home. Returned home in June 1901.

6503 Trooper Walter James Wippell of the 27th Devonshire Company Imperial Yeomanry. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Wippell. Born in Alphington in the December Quarter of 1867. He worked at his father's tannery in Alphington before he left for the Front. Killed in action at Nooitgedacht 12 Dec 1899 at the age of 31. He was a prominent Exeter cricketer - a left-hand bowler.

Private George Edmund Wood of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of James and Isabella Wood. Born in Aveton Gifford in the March Quarter of 1872. Wrote a letter to his widowed mother at Modbury which was later published. Recorded as home on leave at Modbury in the 1901 census aged 29.

Private Henry (Harry) Wood of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Henry and Mary Jane Wood. Born in Kentisbeare in 1875 where his family continued to live. Killed in action in the battle of Tugela 17 Feb 1900 at the age of 25. 15 months service at this date.

Private Charles Woodman of the 1st Rifle Volunteers. Son of Robert and Sarah Woodman. Born in North Tawton in the June Quarter of 1872. Left for service in South Africa in May 1900.

24419 Trooper William Charles Woolloff of the 27th (Devonshire) Company, 7th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. Son of Charles and Sarah Woolloff. Born in Kensington in the June Quarter of 1877.

3447 Sergeant Charles Worth of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of John and Rebecca Worth. Born in Eggesford in the December Quarter of 1876. Wounded in action 24 February 1900 during the relief of Ladysmith at the age of 24. 8 years service at that date.

31921 Trooper Ernest James Worth of the 27th (Devonshire) Company, 7th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. Son of Henry and Mary Worth. Born in West Down, nr. Barnstaple in the December Quarter of 1881. Volunteered for service in South Africa.

Private Herbert Worth of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of William and Ann Worth. Born in Harberton in 1872. In the siege of Ladysmith. Wrote home from the front.

Private Fred Wotton of the 1st Volunteer Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of William and Fanny Wotton. Born in St. Thomas, Exeter in the June Quarter of 1868. Left for South Africa Jan 1900. His name appears on a board in Exeter's Guildhall. Returned home safely June 1901. Present at Exeter to receive his medal from Lord Roberts 9 September 1901.

Trooper Harry David Wreford of the Royal 1st Devon Imperial Yeomanry. Son of Samuel and Ann Wreford. Born in Colebrooke in the December Quarter of 1881. Volunteered for service and left for Aldershot 6 Jan 1902.

Private John Wreford of the 2nd Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of George and Sarah Wreford. Born in Manaton in 1870. Wounded in the Battle of Colenso 15 Dec 1899. Died of enteric at Standerton 5 March 1901 at the age of 21.

Private Charles Wright ("Charley") of the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Thomas and Jane Wright. Born in Knowstone in the March Quarter of 1876. Reservist.

3739 Private Ernest Wright of the 1st Battalion, the Devonshire regiment. Son of William and Elizabeth Wright. Born in Churchstanton, nr. Taunton, in 1878. Slightly wounded at Ladysmith 30 December 1899 aged 21. 6 years service to that date. Held medal and clasp for the Tirah and Punjab Frontier campaigns.

7769 Trooper William Henry Wroth of the 25th (West Somerset) Company, 7th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. Son of William and Mary Wroth. Born in Bigbury in the March Quarter of 1877. Invalided home to Bigbury in 1901 and appears on the 1901 census at the age of 24.

23334 Trooper Richard Stanton Wycherley of the 27th (Devonshire) Company, 7th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. Son of Richard and Hannah Wycherley. Born in Dawley, Salop, in the December Quarter of 1873. Volunteered for service in South Africa.

Private william Thomas Yard(e) of the 2nd (Prince of Wales) Volunteer Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of William and Annie Yard(e).  Born in Tavistock in the September Quarter of 1878. Returned safely from South Africa 7 June 1901 to Dolvin, Tavistock. Present at Exeter to receive his medals from Lord Roberts 9 September 1901.

Private Frederick James Yearling of the 2nd (Prince of Wales) Volunteer Battalion, the Devonshire Regiment. Son of George and Lydia Yearling. Born in Plymouth in the March Quarter of 1878. Returned safely from South Africa 7 June 1901 to 3 Florence Terrace, Plymouth. Present at Exeter to receive his medals from Lord Roberts 9 September 1901.

Trooper Thomas Barry Yelverton of the Royal 1st Devon Yeomanry. Son of Thomas and Mary Ann Yelverton. Born in Venn Ottery in the September Quarter of 1876. Left for South Africa January 1900.

3995 Private Frederick Youlden of the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Samuel and Mary Ann Youlden. Born in Exeter in 1876. Mentioned in Lord Roberts' Despatch in 1901. Returned home safely and was at Exeter's Higher Barracks in the 1901 census aged 25.

3988 Private Ernest Walter Zane of the Devonshire Regiment. Son of Walter and Ann Jane Zane (née Snow) of Longbrook Street, Exeter. Born in Exeter in the March Quarter of 1870.  Died in Plymouth in 1945 aged 75.