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I have recently inherited my GGG Grandfathers Boer war medal and thought it might be of interest to you all. Any information relative to the medal would be gratefully received.
Paul

Meant to add the medal belonged to Pte J Sarson of the 1st Leicestershire regiment.

Hello,
What is your grandfather's number please welcome to the forum this is one of the best .
Regards David

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First name(s)
J
Last name
Sarson
Service number
3462
Rank
Private
Regiment
1 Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment
Memorials
Municipal Square. Monument. County, Leicester, Leicestershire, England; Cathedral. Regimental Chapel under west window. Tablets, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Biography
-
Notes
[Natal Field Force. JB Hayward & Sons] Incorrect number 3642
Event detail
Died Disease on 28/04/1900 at Cape Town
Event unit
1 Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment
Event source
SAFF
Event notes
[NFF] Incorrect record 18-04 Natal

and

First name(s)
John
Last name
Sarson
Service number
3642
Rank
Private
Regiment
1 Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment
Biography
-
Notes
QSA Clasps: Ta..
Country
Great Britain
Record set
Anglo-Boer War Records 1899-1902
Category
Military Service & Conflict
Subcategory
Boer Wars
Collections from
Great Britain, UK NoneFirst name(s)
John
Last name
Sarson
Service number
3642
Rank
Private
Regiment
1 Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment
Biography
-
Notes
QSA Clasps: Ta..
Country
Great Britain
Record set
Anglo-Boer War Records 1899-1902
Category
Military Service & Conflict
Subcategory
Boer Wars
Collections from
Great Britain, UK None

Mike

3642. And thankyou very much