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Quote from: Chris Stoker on Tuesday 13 March 12 09:06 GMT (UK)

My Great Great Uncle was there and awarded the BSAC medal 'Rhodesia 1896' (MFR). His name was Corpl. William Henry Parke. I know his birth details and some subsequent military career in the Boer War and finally his death in 1916 in France but that is about it.

Hi Chris,
The roll confirms he qualified for the 1896 medal as a corporal in the MRF (Matabeleland Relief Force).
One further bit of information I can give you, he's a confirmed Jameson Raider.
He was a corporal in A-troop, MMP (Matabeleland Mounted Police) when he rode in the raid.

Can I ask, who was he serving with by the time of the Boer War?


Neil, having trouble attaching files. Will send information only now and if you e-mail me I can send you the 2 supporting documents: Roll of Honour for SA Medal' and 'List of men Transferred to 1st Class Army Reserve'.

WHP was a Gunner with the No4 Mountain Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery where he was awarded the SA Medal with several clasps. I only have his BSAC medal sadly. He is shown as deceased but can be found being put on the reserve in 1902.

Best regards

Chris