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Hi all
In a recent attic search I found three medals awarded to my Great Grandfather in the Boer War
one of the medals is a DCM.
I would love to know why he was awarded this medal, is there any web site or archives that might give me the information ?
his details are :
MAY,25417 Corporal T J in 38th Field Company Royal Engineers ..
MEDAL IS DATED 1st July 1901

Thanks all

Alan

Hi Alan
And welcome to the forum
Your G.Grandfathers DCM is listed on the forum under Medals and Awards, here is a link.
angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/british/241-dcm

Paul

Hi Alan

An attic find like that must be like winning a lottery. I have not had either of those experiences, so I am only guessing. I envy you your good fortune.

Regards
Brett

Hi again......it would appear that this DCM with dated bar is quite rare.......

Thanks

Alan