The British South Africa Company Medal Roll - Free lookups offered

[susannahbedez]

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

[Norris House]

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.

[Norris House]

Do you have any information on Private Thomas Kane, B Company, Royal Dublin Fusilliers, No.19996?

[lizzylilac]

Hi Lister,

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

Regard
Lizzy

[neil1821]

Lizzy,
Welcome to Rootschat!
I can offer the same lookup if Lister's offer is no longer current.
Neil

[cliveledger]

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

[neil1821]

I'll check the roll tonight Clive and get back to you 

[lizzylilac]

Lizzy,
Welcome to Rootschat!
I can offer the same lookup if Lister's offer is no longer current.
Neil

That's very kind of you many thanks.
I'm interested in George Henry Sheath. He was in the Hampshire Regiment. I am not sure of his army number but could probably find it if needed. Is a name enough? He was born 25 April 1867 on the Isle of Wight.

Thanks for any help
Lizzy

[neil1821]

Clive,
William Spencer Ledger is confirmed on the BSAC medal roll.
Entry is:
40462 CSM Wm. Spencer Ledger, Royal Artillery. As you suspected, he received the medal for Rhodesia 1896 (not a clasp - this medal was re-issued for each campaign with the campaign name inscribed on the reverse. Clasps were only added for subsequent campaigns)

CSM is of course Company Sergeant-Major. No more details of his unit given unfortunately, but with him being a senior rank it might make it easier to trace him. And his service number will help of course.

 
Neil