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Hello all

I have a City of London Police 1902 medal to an ex-Royal Marine Artilleryman, Sidney Randolph Beesley. He was part of the naval brigade sent by HMS Powerful and his records state he was present at Belmont and then wounded-in-action at Enslin. He did not make old bones, dying in 1905 whilst in police service.

Would the RMA detachment from Powerful have been manning the landed artillery pieces during that battle, or did they serve as infantry? And if anyone has any further information I'd be delighted to receive it.

Thanks very much for any help.
Richard