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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - Gold Campaign Ring
« on: Sunday 17 December 06 21:26 GMT (UK)  »
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED TRACE MY GREATGRANDFATHER!

Starting with only a gold sovereign ring I now know he was Edgar Rowland Beasley birn 23/07/1870 in Clewer in the Parish of Windsor.

He was a member of the Volunteer Force but called up for Regular Service on 31st January 1900 with the 2nd Battallion Royal Berkshire Regiment as 6824 Corporal Beasley for an 18 month Tour of Duty to serve in the Boer War - after this his was discharged from The Regulars on 16th June 1901 along with other members of the Volunteer Force.

He fought at the Battle of Silkaatsnek on 2nd Aug 1900 in the Transvaal just outside Pretoria. I have a Regimental History book with photos and on Friday received a photograph of him in uniform from a previously unknown relative in Oregon USA. It's been a fascinating voyage of discovery for me and it will continue as I strive to uncover more detail of his 18 months of the campaign in South Africa.

None of this would have been achieved without the kind contributions and advice from all who responded to my postings - my sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every one of you.

A very Merry Christmas and Wonderful 2007!

Simon

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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - Gold Campaign Ring
« on: Wednesday 06 December 06 08:47 GMT (UK)  »
Annie,

Going back to your message reference Edgar Beasley's Medal Card - my Aunt sent me an e-mail saying that she remembers being told that he rose to the rank of Quartermaster and we now believe he served with The Royal Berkshire Regiment - so it is likely this record could refer to my Great Grandfather.

How / where do I get access to the Medal Card Record to verify details?

With thanks again - Simon

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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - Gold Campaign Ring
« on: Wednesday 06 December 06 08:40 GMT (UK)  »
Neil,

Many thanks for this tip - the medal reads:

6824 Cor E.R. Beasley 2: RL Berks Reg

I assume Cor = Corporal and he served in the 2nd Battallion of The Royal Berkshire Regiment

From this I hope to be able to trace his service in the Boer War.

Best regards - Simon

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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - Gold Campaign Ring
« on: Tuesday 05 December 06 13:10 GMT (UK)  »
Annie, Tazzie and Steve,

Many thanks for all this information and help - I'm quite overwhelmed and very excited.

One question  - probably for Steve due to his military knowledge - how or where do I identify what Regiment Edgar Roland Beasley served in? Is the Volunteer Force a regiment in its own right or could he have volunteered to be in the Royal Berkshire Rifles?

Kind regards - Simon

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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - Gold Campaign Ring
« on: Monday 04 December 06 23:18 GMT (UK)  »
Annie - we're both working late tonight. Yes - Edgar did come home from South Africa as my Aunt talks about visiting him with her father (my Grandad) noting that he didn't meet and marry her Grandmother until he was past 40. As for WWI service I simply don't know but will pose the question to members of the family.

Many thanks again - it has really captured my imagination trying to trace him down.

Will be in touch again soon.

Simon

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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - Gold Campaign Ring
« on: Monday 04 December 06 22:38 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Annie - yes, I have made a little progress. My Great Grandfather was Edgar Roland Beasley and probably served with the Royal Berkshire Rifles tbc. My Aunt - i.e. his Grandaughter has 3 medals of his with each of the monarch's head under whom he served on the reverse. George V - reverse reads 'for faithful service', Edward VII - reverse reads 'for long service in the volunteer force' and Victoria - reverse reads 'South Africa', this last one has 5 metal strips on the ribbon - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony.

I am beginning to track down other relatives and hope to have some more detail soon - many thanks for your help. Simon

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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - Gold Campaign Ring
« on: Monday 04 December 06 21:55 GMT (UK)  »
Jackie - many thanks for the advice, I will check out The Wardrobe in the next few days. Please accept my late response to you but I have been out of the country on business for several weeks.

Kind regards.

Simon

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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - Gold Campaign Ring
« on: Sunday 17 September 06 19:35 BST (UK)  »
Themonsstar and Casalguidi,

Just read your kind replies, really helpful - many thanks. I now need to get more basic information about my Great Grandfather from surviving family members to trace his exact movements and involvement in the campaign.

Kind regards.

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Armed Forces / Re: Boer War - Gold Campaign Ring
« on: Friday 15 September 06 08:43 BST (UK)  »
Neil,

Thanks for your message - I will indeed be trying to gather some of the basics about my Great Grandfather via surviving family members although this may take some time; will keep you posted.

The rumoured connection with the town of Windsor is that my Great Grandfather was born & bred there and as such Queen Victoria presented the ring to the men of Windsor who served in the campaign - this has yet to be confirmed. With thanks.

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