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BSACM, Rhodesia 1896 (0) (Troopr. C. G. McNay. B.S.A. Police.);
QSA (4) Relief of Mafeking, Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State, Transvaal (488 Pte. C. G. McNay. Cape Police D.2.);
BWM (Pte. C. G. McNay. 2nd S.A.I.);
Kimberley Star, 'a', sans suspension

Charles George McNay.

Wounded 28 November 1899.

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[ CGHGSM (1) Bechuanaland ]
QSA (2) Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State (173 Serjt:-Farr: G. Needham. Diamond F.A.);
[ Colonial Auxiliary Forces LS Medal (Far QM Kimb Regt) ]
Kimberley Star, 'b'

Spink say 'G. Needham is confirmed on the Medal Roll with entitlement to these two clasps, and was the only Farrier-Sergeant in the Battery. During the Defence of Kimberley, the Diamond Fields Artillery comprised some 97 men and six guns; originally entirely outranged by more modern Boer artillery pieces, they later manned the famous 4.1-inch 'Long Cecil' which enabled the defenders to return effective fire against their foe.'

George Needham.

Transferred to Kimb Regt 1 April 1907. Occupation farrier at De Beers.

Colonial Auxiliary Forces LS Medal (Far QM Kimb Regt), KStar sold at City Coins May 2002.

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The auction lot now includes his KSA.

QSA (1) Defence of Kimberley (213 Pte. M. C. Heunes. Cape Police);
KSA (2) (213 L. Cpl. M. C. Heunis. C.P. Dist. 2.);
Kimberley Star, unnamed, 'a’, no suspension

Served with A Squadron.

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QSA (1) Defence of Kimberley (Pte J. Oats. Kimberley Town Gd:);
Kimberley Star, ‘b’

Entitled to SA01 and SA02.

No 6 Redoubt and No 2 Schmidt's Breastwork. Also served KRV (1311) to 1 Jul 02.

QSA (1) Defence of Kimberley. Glendining October 1981 £95

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QSA (1) Defence of Kimberley (Pte J. Leck. Kimberley Town Gd.);
Kimberley Star, ‘a'

Medical Corps, No 1 Company, C Section. 50th Anniversary attendee

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QSA (2) Defence of Kimberley, Paardeberg (82 Tpr: A. Harrison. Kimberley Lt Horse);
Kimberley Star, 'a'

Discharged 30 April 1900. Also served Klipdam TG