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QSA (1) Talana (Gaoler R. Mahon. Natal Police.)
Natal (1) 1906 (Wdr: R. Mahon, Natal Police.)

M&E say 'Robert Mahon of the Natal Police, is confirmed on the Q.S.A. roll as having served initially a Gaoler, but is also confirmed on the Natal Rebellion Medal Roll serving at the rank of Warder. Offered with copied service papers, which appear to show that his son served during the Great War with the 2nd South African Infantry (4739), and that he died of wounds on 15 October, 1916.'

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QSA (5) Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek, South Africa 1901 (599 Tpr: W. A. Hall. Natal Carbnrs:);
Natal (1) 1906 (Sgt: W. A. Hall, Natal Carbineers.)

M&E say ' W. A. Hall of the Natal Carbineers is confirmed on the medal rolls. According to a note from the original collector, Hall was one of just 37 Natal Carbineers to receive the Talana clasp.'

Hall, 599 Trooper William Ashborne, Natal Carbineers. Born in 1881. Farmed at Thornville, Dundee. Enlisted 16 Mar 1899 and served 29 Sep 99 to 31 May 02. Transferred to the Northern District Mounted Rifles 31 Mar 1904 and rejoined the Natal
Carbineers, serving in the Natal Rebellion, 1906. QSA (5), Natal (1) 1906 (Sgt Natal Carb).

Ref: QSA: WO100/260p86 Suppl: WO100/260p111.

37 is a good estimate to the number of Talana clasps to the Natal Carbineers.