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    posyperkins
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    Default Reservist - Boer War - Albert West

    Hi, New to list and trying to find out more about my Great Grandfathers service in 2nd Boer War. He appears on 1901 census so I assume he joined up towards the end. Sadly I don't have his medal, only the ribbon. In WW1 he was part of the BEF and was an 'Old Contemptible' - (I have his Pip, Squeak & Wilfred). I assume he was a reservist as when he married in 1912 he was a blacksmith in Brenchley, Kent (although born & grew up in Bromley by Bow, East London).
    Back to my question, if he was a reservist and was in the Royal Artillery in WW1 does that mean he was in the Royal Artillery in Boer War?
    Many thanks for any help or suggestions.
    Sarah.

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    neil1821
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    Hi Sarah,
    The fact that he was in the Artillery in WW1 doesn't necessarily mean he was Artillery in the Boer War, although if it was me that's where I'd start looking!
    I have the Royal Artillery medal rolls for the Boer War - will try a search for you. To start with though, can you give me his FULL name, plus service no., rank and unit as given on the WW1 medals. That'll be a good startiing point.

    Neil

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    smithg777591
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    Default boer war medal rolls -neil1821

    Calling Neil.
    I noticed you have a copy of the Artillery Medal Rolls for the Boer War and I was wondering if you could check my greatgrandad's name please.

    His name was Gunner James Cox,No: 66409, 60th Field Battery, Royal Artillery arrived in South Africa 3/1/1900.

    I am trying to see what his medal entitlements are for the Boer War and any help would be appreciated as I am in Ireland and cannot visit the NA kew in person to look up the rolls.

    Many thanks

    Gerry Smith

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