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Hello Everybody,

I am a new comer to this web page and I wonder if anybody could help me. I am researching my grandfathers history in the Boer War, I know he served with the St John Ambulance Brigade, I have his war medals but which organisation would approach for copies for his Boer War records.

I am currently reading " The Boer War" by Thomas Pakenham which is a fascinating book and gives a great understanding of the war.

Hi Tedzani and welcome.
Could you let me know the names and numbers as inscribed on both medals and I will see what I can do for you.

ATB
David

Welcome Tedzani,

There is some information on the SJAB and a roll on this page: angloboerwar.com/unit-information/other-...hn-ambulance-brigade

Hi Tedzani, welcome to the forum. The volunteers of the SJAB are the unsung heroes of the ABW.

Hi David,

Thank you for email and your prompt response to my query.

From the UK Military Campaign Medal and Awards Rolls my grandfather was 1317 private J.J. Platts from Tibshelf Derbyshire. Whilst I have his medals they have been mounted in a cabinet along with his 1914-18 war medals where he served with RAMC, so getting his number is difficult.

I would be interested in find out which particular theatre of the war he served in.

Please advise of any costs

On Thursday, October 13, 2016, 7:49 pm, Boer War Forum <david.biggins@angloboerwar.com> wrote:

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Message Subject : St John Ambulance Brigade
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Posted by : David Grant
URL : angloboerwar.com/forum/2-introductions/2...ulance-brigade/49031

Thank you for that link most helpful