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QSA (5) Cape Colony, OFS, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast ((608 Pte E. O'Brien Cldstm Gds)
KSA (2) (608 Pte E. O'Brien Coldstream Guards)

Edward O'Brien was born in New Ross, Wexford, enlisted 31/8/96 aged 23, to AR 31/8/99, registered as deserted 17/10/99 and rejoined 11/11/99, tried by DCM 14/11/99 but this punishment cancelled, posted to 2nd Bn 12/2/00 in South Africa, return to UK 21/07/02, discharged 30/8/08.

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QSA (6) Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (Capt. C. E. Wyld, Cldstm: Gds:) impressed naming;
KSA (2) (Capt. C. E. Wyld, Cld. Gds.) engraved naming, suspension soldered on the first and no longer swivels

Charles Edward Wyld served on the Staff in South African War 1899-1902 as Brigade Signalling Officer; took part in the advance on Kimberley, including actions at Belmont, Enslin, Modder River and Magersfontein; operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Vet River (5 and 6 May) and Zand River; operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June 1900); operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including actions at Belfast (26 and 27 August); operations in Orange River Colony, November 1900 and April 1901; operations in Cape Colony, November 1900 to March 1901 and May 1901 to 31 May 1902; despatches LG 10 September 1901 (Queen’s medal with 6 clasps; King’s medal with 2 clasps).

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QSA (6) Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (7332 Co: Sejt: C. Grove. Cldstm: Gds:);
KSA (2) (7332 Cr: Serjt: C. Grove. Coldstream Guards.);
Coronation 1911;
Jubilee 1935;
Royal Household Faithful Service Medal, the suspension dated '1910-1930' (C. Grove);
Army LS&GC EdVII (7332 C. Sjt. C. Grove. Cldstm: Gds.);
Army MSM GV (C. Sjt. C, Grove. C. Gds.)

MSM as per A.O.142 of 1935.

Charles Grove was born on 5 May 1869 at Elvertham, Hampshire in 1869 and he joined the Coldstream Guards on 30 December 1887. Having served at home, Grove proceeded to Gibraltar in March 1899. This posting was short-lived and he proceeded to South Africa in October 1899, serving there until October 1902, when he returned to the United Kingdom for the remainder of his service. During the Boer War, serving as a Colour-Sergeant, Grove was twice 'mentioned' (London Gazette 10 September 1901 & 29 July 1902, refer).

Awarded his LS&GC Medal in April 1907, Grove was discharged on 30 June 1910 having claimed his discharge after giving notice. When discharged he had served some 22 years 184 days.

Grove entered the Royal Household, becoming a Messenger in the Lord Chamberlain's Office in 1910 and eventually becoming Caretaker of St James's Palace

Picture courtesy of Noonan's

QSA (6) Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (454 Pte. J. Jordan, Cldstm: Gds.);
KSA (2) (454 Pte. J. Jordan. Coldstream Guards.) heavy edge bruising, contact wear and polished, suspension very slack on first

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DCM GV (20624 C.S. Mjr: C. Miller. 12/Durh: L.I.);
QSA (6) Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (9953 Pte C. Miller, Cldstm: Gds:);
KSA (2) (9953 Pte C. Miller. Coldstream Guards.);
1914-15 Star (20624 Sjt. C. Miller, Durh. L.I.);
[ BWM ];
Victory Medal (20624 A.W.O. Cl. 1. C. Miller. Durh. L.I.)

DCM London Gazette 6 February 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When several men were buried in a dug-out by an enemy barrage he went along the top of the trench and dug them out single-handed. His prompt action undoubtedly saved their lives.’

Charles Miller was a native of Spennymoor, County Durham, and was a horse-slaughterer by trade. He served with the Coldstream Guards during the Second Boer War, and with the 12th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry during the Great War in the French theatre of war from 25 August 1915. The Battalion moved to Italy from November 1917, and took up positions at Montello along the River Piave, 4 December 1917. Miller subsequently transferred to the Labour Corps.

Picture courtesy of Noble Numismatics

QSA (5) Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Belfast (285 Pte B.Senior, Cldstm: Gds:);
KSA (2) (285 Pte B.Senior. Coldstream Guards.)

Together with birth certificate (torn); Certificate of Discharge; Parchment Certificate of Character (2, 20 October 1898 and 21 July 1902); several photos.

Ben Senior, farmer, age 20, born in Parish of Upton, County of York, England; attested at Wakefield, England 21Oct1895 for Coldstream Guards; service in Reserves of more than 5 years and in Army for 6 years for a total of 12 years with 2 years abroad; Disch.20Oct1907 at London; Certificate of Character 20Oct1898 Very Good; Certificate of Character 21Jul1902 Good.