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A recent aquisition and my 1st Wepener.
376 Daniel Ballock Brabant's Horse attested on 28 November 1899 his age is stated as 26 and his trade is wagonmaker.
He was taken prisoner at Browns Farm on 7th February 1900
Further papers show he attested for Scotts Railway Guards (Mounted) on 20 March 1901 in Capetown.
His address is stated as 87 Loop Street Capetown and his next of kin is his Father residing at Louisa Street King William Town.
Daniels Brother David later attested for the Scotts Railway Guards, he is shown as living at the same address.
Daniel was discharged on the 14th September 1901
His QSA was awarded with the following clasps:
Cape Colony,Wepener,Transvaal and Witterbergen.

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Thank you for looking

Paul

Looks a treat and great story. I do wonder what happened to all those horse tradepersons when the internal combustion engine took over or overtook the horse.

Hello Paul,
You see, I said you would get one of these without any problems, glad you did!
He is shown on Kaplan's roll incorrectly as Baldock!
Regards Frank

Stephen,
Thank your for your reply and comments.
Tes interestingly enough his Brother is listed as coachmaker, which I assume is within the same trade.

Paul

Stephen Bayley wrote: Looks a treat and great story. I do wonder what happened to all those horse tradepersons when the internal combustion engine took over or overtook the horse.

Hello Frank,
Just could not resist this one!
Yes I have noticed a few different variantions of his surname!

Paul

Frank Kelley wrote: Hello Paul,
You see, I said you would get one of these without any problems, glad you did!
He is shown on Kaplan's roll incorrectly as Baldock!
Regards Frank

I was quite suprised when I found the hammer price at DNW and this in 2007

www.dnw.co.uk/medals/auctionarchive/sear...l.lasso?itemid=58153

Paul