Boer War - Gold Campaign Ring

[Hoochie]

Annie,

Going back to your message reference Edgar Beasley's Medal Card - my Aunt sent me an e-mail saying that she remembers being told that he rose to the rank of Quartermaster and we now believe he served with The Royal Berkshire Regiment - so it is likely this record could refer to my Great Grandfather.

How / where do I get access to the Medal Card Record to verify details?

With thanks again - Simon

[neil1821]

6824 Cor E.R. Beasley 2: RL Berks Reg

I assume Cor = Corporal and he served in the 2nd Battallion of The Royal Berkshire Regiment

Absolutely right. His service number 6824 is also useful to know when searching for his service record.

Neil

[Wendi]

Hi Simon, I've been following this fascinating post with interest

How / where do I get access to the Medal Card Record to verify details?

The Record entries are detailed on the Medal Card by the long number next to the medal, sadly these are not online, if you are not able to go to Kew yourself there are researchers - some of them advertise on (I think it) the Sales board of Rootschat. 

But don't ever pay out dosh until you get the info you have agreed to paid for 

Wendi 

[Hoochie]

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED TRACE MY GREATGRANDFATHER!

Starting with only a gold sovereign ring I now know he was Edgar Rowland Beasley birn 23/07/1870 in Clewer in the Parish of Windsor.

He was a member of the Volunteer Force but called up for Regular Service on 31st January 1900 with the 2nd Battallion Royal Berkshire Regiment as 6824 Corporal Beasley for an 18 month Tour of Duty to serve in the Boer War - after this his was discharged from The Regulars on 16th June 1901 along with other members of the Volunteer Force.

He fought at the Battle of Silkaatsnek on 2nd Aug 1900 in the Transvaal just outside Pretoria. I have a Regimental History book with photos and on Friday received a photograph of him in uniform from a previously unknown relative in Oregon USA. It's been a fascinating voyage of discovery for me and it will continue as I strive to uncover more detail of his 18 months of the campaign in South Africa.

None of this would have been achieved without the kind contributions and advice from all who responded to my postings - my sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every one of you.

A very Merry Christmas and Wonderful 2007!

Simon

[liverpool annie]

That's terrific Simon !!

I'm so very glad you were able to find all that wonderful information ...... and find a relative to boot !! 

You have a great Christmas also ........ !!

Annie 

[tazzie]

   Good news... Thats what we like Simon.

 That what makes RC one of the best sites around someone somewhere will find an answer for you.

            Best wishes for Christmas

                    Tazzie

[Wendi]

And Thank you Simon 

Without your query I would not know so much about Boer War Gold Campaign Rings!

Happy Holidays 

Wendi