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Further to my earlier post, the KSA to J. Flynn has arrived and the pair are together again.

QSA
1398 PTE J. FLYNN. IMPL : LT INFY.

KSA
1946 SERJT : J. FLYNN. KITCHENER'S F.S.

At first glance an odd clasp combination to the Imperial Light Infantry, a unit more known for its exploits on the Natal front.
However, John Flynn initially served with Rimington's Guides from 23rd October 1899 till his discharge from Damant's Horse on 28th April 1900, "to take up duties on railway" earning the first 5 clasps on his medal.
As is quite common with Colonials he moved and enlisted in the I. L. I., and served with the rank of L/Cpl from 16th April 1901 to 23rd July 1901.
Finally attesting shortly after his discharge, his final period of service from 9th August 1901 to 7th July 1902 was as a Farrier Sergeant with 1st Kitchener's Fighting Scouts, where he earned the Transvaal clasp. the KSA was issued off 1st KFS roll,

A good combination of clasps and units on the medals.

Jon