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Ann

Ann Report 25 May 2017 14:22

I am researching a GGreat Uncle and found his service records and wondered if someone could point me in the right direction as to what campaigns these would have been awarded for.
Would like to add this as background information for him.

Service with Lancashire Fusiliers 2nd Battalion

Medals Awarded
Sudan Medal and Clasp "Khartoum 1898
Queens Sudan Medal (1) Free State Transvaal
Kings Medal and Clasp 10-1-1902
South Africa 1899 - 1901

Many thanks in advance Ann

Researching:
Walker , Thornley and Hunt from Westhoughton area Lancashire also Cooper, James, Roscow, Scowcroft from Horwich and Bolton area of Lancashire and James from Westmorland

greyghost

greyghost Report 25 May 2017 16:11

Always worth a google for information Ann - then you can read all about the various medals in full. They almost explain themselves.

eg.
Second Boer War - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Boer_War
The Second Boer War usually known as the Boer War and also at the time as the South African War, started on 11 October 1899 and ended on 31 May 1902.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khedive%27s_Sudan_Medal_(1897)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_Sudan_Medal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_South_Africa_Medal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_South_Africa_Medal

Ann

Ann Report 25 May 2017 18:15

Thank you greyghost
looks like I will have plenty to read up :-)

Researching:
Walker , Thornley and Hunt from Westhoughton area Lancashire also Cooper, James, Roscow, Scowcroft from Horwich and Bolton area of Lancashire and James from Westmorland

mgnv

mgnv Report 4 Jun 2017 15:49

I bought a used paperback copy of The Boer War by Thomas Pakenham. I don't know much abt the war, but I think this is probably a good book on the subject - check your local library - even if they don't have a copy, they should be able to get one on inter-library loan for you if you're interested,

Ann

Ann Report 4 Jun 2017 16:33

Thank you mgnv :-)

Researching:
Walker , Thornley and Hunt from Westhoughton area Lancashire also Cooper, James, Roscow, Scowcroft from Horwich and Bolton area of Lancashire and James from Westmorland

Sarah

Sarah Report 5 Jun 2017 12:24

have you tried the local regiment to see if they have any diaries?

Ann

Ann Report 5 Jun 2017 14:38

Hi Sarah yes been reading the Regimental Diaries and making notes getting a good picture of events

Thank you Ann

Researching:
Walker , Thornley and Hunt from Westhoughton area Lancashire also Cooper, James, Roscow, Scowcroft from Horwich and Bolton area of Lancashire and James from Westmorland