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L/Cpl J Allen K.I.A Slingersfontein 12/2/1900 11 years 3 months ago #16020

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Although my Great Uncle L/Cpl J Allen only served for one month in the Boer War before being killed in action at Slingersfontein would he have been entitled to a QSA medal, if he was would it have been given to his mother, or would it not be awarded posthumously?

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L/Cpl J Allen K.I.A Slingersfontein 12/2/1900 11 years 3 months ago #16030

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Hi Martin,

He would definitely have been entitled to a medal.

3656 J Allen of the Worcester Regiment is buried in Colesberg Cemetary.

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David
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Martin,

The medal roll for J Allen is WO100/184p98. This shows entitlement to the single clasp QSA with Cape Colony. The roll notes that he was killed in action.

Local papers may record when the medals were issued to the regiment. It may be that next of kin received the medals at these ceremonies?

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L/Cpl J Allen K.I.A Slingersfontein 12/2/1900 11 years 3 months ago #16033

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Martin,

Here he is, photo taken on a recent visit to Colesberg.

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Wonderful Adrian. Many thanks!
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djb wrote: Martin,

The medal roll for J Allen is WO100/184p98. This shows entitlement to the single clasp QSA with Cape Colony. The roll notes that he was killed in action.

Local papers may record when the medals were issued to the regiment. It may be that next of kin received the medals at these ceremonies?

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