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I know from The Diamond Fields Advertiser article of 16 April 1901, that stars were available "for the representatives of those who lost their lives during the siege".

I wonder though if anyone can share information on any such award to a man who was KIA defending Kimberley?

Was it a given that all those who were KIA defending Kimberley received a Star?

Is there any knowledge / information on whether it would be an a, b, or c hallmarked star?

I ask becasue I have a QSA (DoK) to a man who was KIA at Carter's Ridge on 28 Nov 99, and can only assume he was entitled to a Star. He served with the KLH, aged 25, a bachelor - Tpr 276 Trooper Joseph THOMPSON.

Many thanks,

Owen