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QSA (2) Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State (234 Tpr: H. S. Simkiss. Kimberley Lt. Horse)

Verified on WO100/245p34

Simpkiss, Henry Stoner. Served 20 Oct 99 to 30 Apr 00. Also served Lt Klipdam TG.

QSA (2). Spink Dec 80 £145

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QSA (1) Defence of Kimberley (9088 Gnr: G. Nelson. 23rd. W.D., R.G.A.);
China (0) (9088 Gr. G. Nelson No. 91 Co. R.G.A.);
Kimberley Star, 'a', the reverse privately engraved ‘Gunner G. Nelson. 23 Compy. W.D. R.G.A.’ lacking integral top riband bar,

George Nelson was born in the Parish of Gosforth, Newcastle, around 1877. A groom, he attested at South Shields for the Royal Artillery on 2 April 1895, serving in St. Lucia from 15 December 1896 to 6 November 1897; South Africa from 7 November 1897 to 17 July 1900; China from 18 July 1900 to 12 August 1901; and India from 13 August 1901 to 22 December 1902 - an unusual sequence of postings representative of five years’ continuous overseas service.

Returned home to England, Nelson was transferred to the Army Reserve on Christmas Eve 1902, before final discharge in the rank of Gunner on 1 April 1907. His Army Service Record adds: ‘contusion, right great toe 23-4-98.’

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QSA (1) Defence of Kimberley (15893 Gnr: G. C. Kilpin. 23rd. W.D., R.G.A.)

G. C. Kilpin served during the Boer War with No.23 Company, Western District, Royal Garrison Artillery. He died of enteric fever in Kimberley on 4 February 1900.

WO100/145p8 appends the words 'Kim Star' against the names of the deceased who served in the siege

Hi David,
Would this mean that Kilpin's Father who received his medal was also sent a Kimberley Star at some point? Were the stars sent to the next of kin? Lastly, are there headstones or a memorial to those who were buried in the Kimberley Cemetery?
Thanks,
John

John,

I am not sure about the Kimberley Star but I imagine that the Kimberley authorities would have wanted those who served to receive the Star, especially if they were a casualty.

He is listed on the RA monument in London. www.angloboerwar.com/forum/17-memorials-...emorial-london#82195

Best wishes
David

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CGHGSM (1) Bechuanaland (Tpt. Maj. A.H. Thwaites. Dmd. F. Hse.);
QSA (2) Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State (79 Bglr: Maj: A.H. Thwaites. Kimberley Vol: Regt.);
1914-15 Star (Sjt A.H. Thwaites Veteran Rgt.);
British War Medal 1914-20 (Sjt A.H. Thwaites. 9th Infantry.);
Bilingual Victory Medal 1914-19 (Sjt A.H. Thwaites. S.A.V.R.);
Colonial Auxiliary Forces LS&GC Ed VII (Bugle Mjr. A.H. Thwaites Kimberley Rgt.);
Kimberley Star, 1899-1900, unnamed as issued, hallmark 'a' to reverse

City Coins June 2004