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Dear Forum
Just another quick question.
Where would I find information pertaining to Charles Olson / Ohlson in regards to his Natal medal 1906. I have just become the custodian of his QSA and his son's QSA, Natal 1906 and WW1 medals. Is there any documentation recording if the Natal medal was ever issued to Charles after his death in 1906? I'm guessing this paper work may be held in the South Africa archives?

As ever, your knowledge and help will be most appreciated.

Dave.......

Hello Dave,

As far as I know the original Natal 06 rolls have gone missing and been unseen for years. I think your best bet is the published roll for confirmation purposes.

Regards

Steve,

I am at TNA today. Here is the attestation papers for AWM Brown

Steve,

There are SALH papers for

26604 Harry Brown
557? Harry Brown
2603 Marry Martin Brown
1953 Henry Edward Brown
24251 Hubert Victor Brown
36443 Hubert Victor Brown
36439 Hedley Brown

but none of these are the man you seek?

Hello David

The four men who died at Robinson's Drift are

Trooper A.W.M. Brown
Trooper H.C. Gilbanks
Trooper T. Joliffe
Corporal J Eustace

H C Brown mentioned by Steve might be a typo

Regards

The nearest match to C Ohlsen in WO126/135 is Swede, 1040 Oscar Ohleson.