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Picture courtesy of Morton and Eden

QSA (3) Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Belfast (4810 Pte. G. Holland, Devon: Regt.);
[ KSA (2) ]

QSA (3) listed on WO100/174p34. KSA listed on WO100/322p162.

Service papers extant. From Dewsbury, Yorkshire. Served for 2 years and 120 days in South Africa from 21 September 1899.

Picture courtesy of Morton and Eden

QSA (5) Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Belfast, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4881 Pte. D. Coyle, Manchester Regt)

M&E state Dennis Coyle of Renfrewshire, Scotland, was born c.1878 and served with the 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment is confirmed for the first 3 clasps on the medal roll (date clasps currently unconfirmed).

First three clasps listed on WO100/198p19.

He served in South Africa for 3 years and 200 days from 23 August 1899. SA01 and SA02 clasps listed on his papers so KSA (2) expected.

MID in Sir G White's despatch.