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After the Siege and Relief of Mafeking there were annual dinners held. I have poor quality pictures from the dinners in 1903, 1906 and 1913.

This is from the 1913 Dinner:



I am seeking better quality images and information on who was in attendance.

Any help gratefully received
David

Hello David

From the book the RT. Hon. The Earl of Athlone by M.E. Sara

A list is given of the attendees from 1904







Regards

Thank you very much, ResearchRescue.

The dinners were still going strong in 1949

djb wrote: The dinners were still going strong in 1949

The last-named in the article - Major T.J. May - his medals are in a well-known collection in South Africa...

MAJOR T J MAY, CMG

• CMG, Neck Badge
• CGS, clasp Bechuanaland: Lieut, DEOVR
• BSA Co, reverse Rhodesia 1896: Lieut, MRF
• QSA, clasps DoK, OFS: Major, Diamond F Arty
• KSA, clasps SA’01, SA’02: Major, Dmd Fld Art
• 1914 Star : Major, CMG, RFA
• BWM, AVM: Major (CMG, RFA privately added)
• Atlantic Star, DefM, WM: unnamed as issued
• Kimberley Star: unnamed as issued

Regards

Rory

Col R S Godley OBE KPM served with the SAC and later the SA Police

His Group is

OBE
BSAC medal bar Masonanland 1897
QSA - Rhodesia Relief of Mafeking OFS Tvl
KSA - SA01 SA02
BWM and Vic
Defence Medal
Kings Police Medal (Distinguished Service in South Africa)
Jubilee Medal 1935

Col Godley is better known for his action in the 1922 Rand Strike
Coronation Medal 1937

Mounted in this order - The KPM should be after the OBE.

Kind regards

Munroe