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Thanks for the acceptance. An absolute total novice as regards this period of history. But I have just discovered my Grandad was in the above. L/Cpl 40587 RICHARD ANDERS. So hoping to learn more of events and the person.

Hello Ray77
Welcome to the forum.
Your Grandfather Richard Anders served in the 144th Company, 32nd Battalion I Y for one year and five days. 245 of those were in South Africa. He was born in St Helen's Lancashire. A labourer by trade, he was 21 years and 11 months when he joined up.
He was 5ft 6 inches tall, Light brown hair, Grey eyes and C of E
His time in S Africa earned him the Queens South Africa Medal with 2 clasps, Cape Colony and the 1902 date clasp. He was discharged in 1903 .

Later today I will upload his service papers and medal roll for you.

Best regards

Dave........

As promised Imperial Yeomanry attestation for Lance Corporal Richard Anders.














Medal roll

Dave, that is fantastic, so much detail, what a great start you have provided, really apprecite it, Thank you

He's named on the roll of honour in St Helens' Town Hall.
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It's a terrible plaque to try and photograph, partly because of the lighting.

Ray, did he join the police force after the war? I have a mention of a Detective Sergeant Anders in St Helens during WW1.