Lieutenant Henry Harboard (Harry) 'The Breaker' Morant was in fact an Englishman,
hence likely why Australians don't care much for such history...on top of the fact that
despite the Boer War being Australias first war as a nation( federation occurred in 1901
during the Boer war) it remains mostly a forgotten war by Australians.
Prior to 1901 federation, the separate colonies independently supplied their own
voluntary militia units for the Boer War.
1864, born Bridgewater Summerset, UK.
1883, arrived in Aus.
1899, signed up to 2nd Contingent, South Australian Mounted Rifles.
Boer war service 1899-1902...his 1899 enlistment ended after 12 months
where he return to UK..then returned to the Boer War under a commission.
He had earned himself a reputation for shooting prisoners, looting and
insubordination even before the incidences that he faced military trial for.
Prior to enlisting he is remembered as a womaniser and frequent welsher on his debts,
and of course a horse breaker.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/breaker-morant-relics-found-on-rubbish-tip-20160422-gocn1a.html
