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[ CGHGSM (1) Bechuanaland ];
QSA (3) Defence of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Transvaal (209 Tpr: D. J. McMaster. Kimberley Lt Horse)

David James Alexander McMaster.

Served 2 Nov 99 to 2 Nov 00. Also served SRG (149). Possibly prisoner Klerksdorp 25 Jul 00.

Served in the Bechuanaland Rebellion 1897 with Kimbrrley Rifles.

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QSA (4) Relief of Mafeking, Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Lieut: R.J. Stone-Raper. Kim: L.H.)
KSA (2) engraved.

M&E say 'Richard John Stone-Raper (sometimes 'Rapier') saw initial service in the Second Boer War with the Kimberley Volunteer Regiment (as Sergeant Major) and at No. 3 Redoubt with the Kimberley Town Guard. Research also suggests that he was taken prisoner near Potchefstroom on 2 July 1900, after which he was later released.bHe then served with ‘D’ Squadron of the Kimberley Light Horse between 14 June 1901 and 30 June 1902, during which time he was slightly wounded in action at Mark’s Drift, near Douglas, on 21 May 1902 – as listed in ‘The Boer War Casualty Roll’ by Palmer. Upon the disbandment of the regiment his stated place of residence was given as Johannesburg.'

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QSA (1) Defence of Kimberley (Pte. R. Polwarth. Kimberley Town Gd:);
Kimberley Star, 'a'

Served in the Medical Corps, No 1 Company, D Section.

Listed on WO100/282p112.

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QSA (1) Defence of Kimberley (8 Gnr: A. Daly. Diamond F.A.)

M&E state 'A. Daly of 52 Sydney Street, Kimberley, worked as a Fireman with De Beers, and is recorded as having joined with the enrolment date of 3 October, 1890. He served during the Defence of Kimberley with the Diamond Fields Artillery, stationed at its H.Q. at the Botanical Gardens, and is confirmed on the medal roll. He is also listed as having resigned from further service on 5 January 1904.'