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QSA (0) (Z. Prinsloo. C.G.R.)

Ganger Z Prinsloo verified on WO100/279p87

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QSA (3) Natal, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal; (MR. R. PAUL. IMP. MIL. RLY.)

The LMC write-up is not wholly correct: Awarded to a civilian railway engine driver Mr. R. Paul, Imperial Military Railways who saw service during the Boer War on operations in Natal during the operations that last until 11th June 1900, the Siege of Ladysmith that lasted until 28th February 1900 and then in the operations in Transvaal. He died on 25th January 1902.

WO100/252p253 appears to show Natal changed to a RoL. I cannot imagine the medal was made up with these clasps.

I have asked the seller to confirm the entitlement to the clasps described..

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QSA (0) (Mr. C. W. Edmond. Natal Govt: Rlys:)

C W Edmond served with the Natal Government Railways during the Boer War.

The medal roll states ‘Performed duties at Newcastle. Orderly at Intombe throughout siege [of ladysmith]’.

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QSA (0) (H. Murrell Imp Mil Rly)

W&W state 'With copied roll, served as a fitter, roll appears to show 3 clasps, but all have been crossed through.'

Ref #73785 William Yallup NGR
Are these medals available for sale? My father’s cousin was married to William Yallup’s son.
Thank you.