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My interest in the Boer War comes through those individual medal groups in my collection that contain the Q.S.A.
I look forward to reading the many posts that are new to me and as my knowledge increases hope to contribute to this fine forum.
Thanks
Keith

A warm welcome to the Forum Keith.

What are your collecting themes?

Best wishes
David

Hi David
Thanks for your welcome.
One of my interests is local groups from the South Central region of British Columbia. Before WW1 many Boer War veterans moved into this area. I continue to research these individuals and have been fortunate to acquire a few of their groups which I will be researching on this Forum They are very scarce on the market; so acquisitions are few and far between.
Other interests include single entitlement BWMs., WW1 R.E. with unusual trades(i.e. Postal Section) and service in out of the way regions and anything from this era that checks many boxes
Thanks
Keith

Good Evening David.....

Welcome to the forum.....

I am sure that you will enjoy yourself here......

Here is a man in my collection that may be of interest to you as he is from southern BC.....

Mike


1021
PRESTON, R. H. (Ronald Holt)

REG. NO.: 28711
RANK: SERGEANT

REGT: 51st COMPANY, (PAGETS HORSE), 19th BATTALION, IMPERIAL YEOMANRY
BARS: CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE, TRANSVAAL

REMARKS / HISTORY:

1. KINGS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, USUAL TWO BARS
2. 1914 - 1915 STAR, 1889 COMPANY SERGEANT MAJOR R. H. PRESTON, CANADIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS, POSTAL SECTION
3. 1914 - 1918 WAR MEDAL
4. INTERALLIED VICTORY MEDAL, MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES, LIEUTENANT R. H. PRESTON, 54th KOOTENAY BATTALION C.E.F.
5. LG. Issue 30448. Date 28/12/17, CG. 26/01/18 p. 2498

Keith,

That sounds a very focused theme. At the time of the Boer War, what was the population in BC?

Best wishes
David

Mike,

I hadn't heard of Kootenay before so looked it up and enjoyed seeing some pictures of the region.

Best wishes
David