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neil1821
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Re: Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80
« Reply #45 on: Saturday 07 November 09 16:31 UTC (UK) »
Quote from: trace1969 on Sunday 01 November 09 09:39 UTC (UK)
Hi I am new to this, I had been going through some stuff in my loft and came across a medal from the second Afganistan war, not no idea which side of the family it comes from, As far back as I am aware of (about 100 years)  both sides of the family are from the Oxfordhire area i was hoping you may be able to help me.
As i have read the posts i have learnt somethings, like Chester the medal has no ribbon and has been made into a brouch. but the medal can be twisted out of the rope like edging to see details around the edge of the medal, i think part of the name is missing where the brouch was made if i give you the information, i have would you be able to help.

2142 PTE W EEJ LEY  2/9th FOOT

Thanks Tracey


Tracey,
The number is the key to figuring out who he was.
A quick scan of the medal roll for the 2/9th (East Norfolk) Regt, we find
2142 Pte W Bewley (or possibly Beesley?), B-company. It's a wee bit difficult to read on the roll too, but the company are listed alphabetically so the "Be..." is certainly correct.
Hope that helps
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Re: Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80
« Reply #46 on: Saturday 07 November 09 16:37 UTC (UK) »
Quote from: 66daffyduck on Saturday 07 November 09 15:52 UTC (UK)
Since I was a child I have owned a leather bound Koran. Written on the inside cover it says "Taken for one of the huts Fort Tele Musfied (hard to read) - Isaac Webster 1878.

It seems that this must be the Sargent Isaac Webster that has the intruder in his tent. Do you know the place that he is refering to?

The most obvious answer is Fort Ali Masjid (or Musjid)
http://www.britishbattles.com/second-afghan-war/ali-masjid.htm
There were about 5 British regiments plus artillery at the battle of Ali Masjid, so if you'd like me to look for Isaac Webster on the rolls I will do.
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Re: Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80
« Reply #47 on: Saturday 07 November 09 20:11 UTC (UK) »
Thanks for your help, i had no idea were to start, but i have now started to trace my family tree so see what other information i can find out. i will let you know if i find out anymore.
thanks again

Tracey
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Re: Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80
« Reply #48 on: Saturday 07 November 09 20:17 UTC (UK) »
Thanks for this. I took another look at the Koran and I am sure you must be right. The second word is definitely Musjid and it is dated 22nd Nov - so the day after the battle.

Sergeant Webster served with the 51st so I think that is the answer

Thanks very much
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Re: Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80
« Reply #49 on: Thursday 12 November 09 14:19 UTC (UK) »
Hello

I would like to know if the following chap received an Afghan War Medal.

He was private William Richard Joseph 10B/1045, 2nd Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment.

His surname was sometimes wrongly spelt as Josephs.

Thank you in advance.

Ravelin
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