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QSA (0) (Pte. J. Tov. Oudtshoorn T.G.)

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QSA (0) (Armr: Serjt: J. Rieder. Cradock T.G.)

Joseph Rieder, a watch-maker from Cradock, was born in France and having emigrated to South Africa served with the Cradock Town Guard during the Boer War, re-attesting with them on 6 March 1902. He died in Somerset East on 9 July 1932, leaving behind a widow and twelve children.

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QSA (0) (6 Pte. E. Billson. P. Elzbth. T.G.)

Ewan Billson was born in Port Elizabeth on 30 January 1881 and served during the Boer War in the Cyclist Section, 1st Battalion, Port Elizabeth Town Guard. He was also a keen cyclist outside his military duties, and in both 1904 and 1906 was the Eastern Cape Cycling Champion over 1 mile. He died in Port Elizabeth on 12 December 1968.

Thanks, David
In this Internet age, it’s amazing what you can find out very quickly
There is a very extensive Rieder family tree
with a mention of Somerset East and with one member dying in 1932 possibly our medal recipient, and a son possibly from the 12 children born 1893 and died 1979. Such an extensive family history online, I would not have expected the medal to be on the market, and wondering if the family had bought it back
Clive