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The British South Africa Company Medal Roll - Free lookups offered
« on: Friday 29 July 05 00:46 UTC (UK) »
The British South Africa Medal Roll is a record of all men who fought in the early Rhodesian Campaigns of 1830, 1893, 1896 and 1897.
If you believe any of your ancentors were there, send me a note of the surname and initials, regimental number and name of regiment I'll see what we can find.

If you don't have the military information, I'll see what can be done with only the surname and initials.
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Re: The British South Africa Company Medal Roll - Free lookups offered
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 02 August 05 15:49 UTC (UK) »


Hi Lister!!

I'm not sure if you can help me - but is this the same as what you're offering??

Where do I find QSA and KSA medal rolls?

Regards

Annie
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 02 August 05 20:25 UTC (UK) »
Hi Annie

Sorry, it does not include that South Africal War of 1901 and 1902.

The BSA Co. Medal Roll only covers activities by Colonial and other forces in Rhodesia during 1890, 1893, 1896 and 1897. The medals awarded are the Rhodesia Medal with various bars being "Rhodesia". Matabeleland" and "Mashonaland".

I do not at this time have a full list of which regiments were involved, but am in the process of putting one together and will post it when it is complete.

Regards ...... John
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 02 August 05 21:06 UTC (UK) »


Hi John!

See what I get for assuming Huh
I just saw the words South Africa and assumed........!

Thanks for explaining!

Annie Cheesy
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 14 September 05 17:50 UTC (UK) »
TILLING (TELLING) Edwin-Private Royal Marines Infantry- I think he was invalided and pensioned out about 1880.
He was definitely in South African Wars after India.

I certainly appreciate any information.

Gerald
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 14 September 05 19:35 UTC (UK) »
Hi Gerald

Nothing in the name of "Tilling" or "Telling".

You mention that he was discharged in about 1880. This is about the time when the Rhodesian wars first began, so in all likelihood he might have been in Africa earlier for some of the Zulu Wars.

You might also like to try   "http://www.catalogue.nationalarchives.gov.uk/RdLeaflet.asp?LeafletID=56&j=1" where it specifically covers the military records of those who served with the Royal Marines and or http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/specfor/RM.htm where you will be able to get a lot of information regarding the history of the Regiment

Regards ....... John
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« Reply #6 on: Thursday 15 September 05 12:09 UTC (UK) »
Hi, John
Edwin Tilling served with the Royal Marines Light Infantry from some time prior to 1861 until 1881. I found him on the 1861and 1881 censuses in Weymouth on board the HMS Orion. He apparently served in India before South Africa. He is listed in the 1881 census in West Coker, SOM as labourer and pensioner.
His son and my wife's g.father Ralph served in the 2nd Boer War and I have a silver badge with the cap badge of the Army Service Corps mounted on a silver horse shoe marked "South Africa1902". Do you think this is official or a brooch for hiswife? He died  at 92 and told great stories of his life but some of it mayhave got muddled. However we have his discharge papers from the 2ndBn. Welch Regiment and his indenture to theFishing Fleet on Vellum..
Any information for tracing these two old soldier would be gratefully appreciated by us.
Gerald
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 20 September 05 19:41 UTC (UK) »
John,

I believe my great-grandfather, William Spencer LEDGER ,was awarded the British South Africa Company Medal in 1896 (Rhodesia clasp?).  He was with the Royal Artillery.  Can you tell me what info is on the Rolls for him ?

Maybe I can use it to track down his unit history.

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Clive Ledger
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« Reply #8 on: Monday 26 September 05 13:25 UTC (UK) »
Could you check if an Edwin Chesters is there.  He should be in the Liverpool (8th) regiment.

Thanks.
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« Reply #9 on: Friday 14 October 05 15:34 UTC (UK) »
Hi -

I wonder if you could help either prove or disprove a family story that my Great Grandfather, William Marley Sprague ran away from home in the mid 1880's to join the army (Welsh Regiment I think) and later fought in the Boer Wars. He "disappeared" from records between 1881 and 1897 when he married.

Thanks a million - Susannah
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« Reply #10 on: Tuesday 18 October 05 14:39 UTC (UK) »
Quote from: JHLister on Friday 29 July 05 00:46 UTC (UK)
The British South Africa Medal Roll is a record of all men who fought in the early Rhodesian Campaigns of 1830, 1893, 1896 and 1897.
If you believe any of your ancentors were there, send me a note of the surname and initials, regimental number and name of regiment I'll see what we can find.

If you don't have the military information, I'll see what can be done with only the surname and initials.
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« Reply #11 on: Tuesday 18 October 05 14:40 UTC (UK) »
Do you have any information on Private Thomas Kane, B Company, Royal Dublin Fusilliers, No.19996?
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday 17 January 07 21:18 UTC (UK) »
Hi Lister,

I have just joined Rootschat and I'm wondering if this offer is still going?

Regard
Lizzy
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Re: The British South Africa Company Medal Roll - Free lookups offered
« Reply #13 on: Wednesday 17 January 07 21:29 UTC (UK) »
Lizzy,
Welcome to Rootschat!
I can offer the same lookup if Lister's offer is no longer current.
Neil
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Re: The British South Africa Company Medal Roll - Free lookups offered
« Reply #14 on: Thursday 18 January 07 01:33 UTC (UK) »
I never received a reply to my original I believe my great-grandfather, William Spencer LEDGER ,was awarded the British South Africa Company Medal in 1896 (Rhodesia clasp?).  He was with the Royal Artillery.  Can you tell me what info is on the Rolls for him ?

Maybe I can use it to track down his unit history.

Regards,

Clive Ledger
Ottawa, Canada
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