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Offline AnnieP

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Army records transcription
« on: Wednesday 05 November 14 14:48 GMT (UK) »
My great uncle fought in the second Boer War and was granted a couple of medals. I've managed to transcribe the first as the Queen's South Africa Medal & Clasps, Paardeburg & Relief of Kimberley. Granted 3.5.1907 but have been unable to read what is below this. Any ideas?

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Re: Army records transcription
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 05 November 14 14:51 GMT (UK) »
Think its issued long service and good conduct medal then some sort of army order and date
With gratuity

Ady
Lowe(Lower Gornall-Castleford)
Blackburn (Castleford)
Sidwell(Ledsham)
Fairburn(Hartshead)
Wood(Liversedge)
Tallon (Whittington Lancs/Hartshead West Yorkshire)

Researching all Great War soldiers from the Spen Valley of West Yorkshire Especially lads from the Cleckheaton Company of 1/4th West Riding Regiment.

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Re: Army records transcription
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 05 November 14 23:04 GMT (UK) »
I think the date in 1907 is for the Long Service & Good Conduct. It is hard to read but the other date - 1908? - may be when the £5 gratuity was awarded. 

if you post his army details I can check the medal roll for more information.

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Re: Army records transcription
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 09 November 14 14:34 GMT (UK) »
Thanks so much, I did think it was 'Long service etc. but couldn't make out the initial words. I'll just put issued anyway.
Thanks again
AnnieP
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