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New member and research question 7 years 2 months ago #51554

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I am a keen collector of military whistles my collection comprises of around 100 all different dates and from different campaigns, a few from the Boer War period. I recently purchased a very nice Silver Vesta Match Case with a crown inscription RPR (Railway Pioneer Regiment) 1900 - 1902 Non Sine Lahore, on the reverse 2nd & 3rd R.P.R T.A From J.E.C what are my chances of finding out from the initials who these two people were.

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Well the JEC might well be Lt.Col JE Capper 1st Railway Pioneer Regiment, The commanding Officer for a start. The TA Might be T Adamson of the 2nd Battalion ( Lt Paymaster) I imagine. Both from the rolls WO100/265
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New member and research question 7 years 2 months ago #51556

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Porpoise,

There are 7,000+ names on the RPR page so if you have a little time ...

angloboerwar.com/unit-information/south-...way-pioneer-regiment
Dr David Biggins
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Thank you very much for your speedy responsee I will look at the records, very helpful and interesting.

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I am the grandson of one E.D.Lightening (barry Ernest Lightening) and I understand there is some information regarding my grandfather. If anyone can help please contact me.

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Gaoler E D Lightening served with the Natal Police - I am sure someone will be here soon to help out.

Do you have any medals, diaries, photographs or letters of his?

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Looking for Salutries, Salootries and Veterinary Duffadars.
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