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Hello Charles,

Excellent news, I am glad that you managed to get hold of Robin and that the research is coming along well.

Charles, the KSA medal with both date clasps was issued off the Cape Police District 2 Roll WO100/359 page 181

Regards
Adrian

Thanks, Adrian, that's exactly the record I found. (See attachment) However, there's a note on the left hand side of his entry which says "Issue on Appl (presume that means application)". And I'm not sure if he ever applied for the medal and clasps as they were definitely not with his other medals when we found them.

This is a very, very, very long shot, but do you know if there is any way I could apply for them on his behalf and, if so, where would I apply?

Cheers

Charles

Hello again Charles,

I talk under correction but as far as I know or understand it, applications for Boer War medals closed off many many years ago. Even the claiming of WW1 medals has I believe, come to an end so I would say that there is little chance of you claiming his medal if it was indeed never issued.

What about an un named or name erased replacement which can be found from time to time to complete the group for display purposes ??

Regards
Adrian

Hi again Adrian,

I forgot to ask - you obviously have access to Charles Ernest Chapman's attestation papers. Is it possible to get hold of a copy or site them on-line?

Many thanks

Charles

Hello Charles,

Yes it is. I will get them copied for you when next in the Archives.

Please PM your email address.

Thanks
Adrian

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