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    Hi Gents

    I felt I needed a KSA...

    Saw this, unloved, with rim pretty much smooth, it is my type of thing... couldn't resist.

    Better eyes than mine claim they can see some details still....

    6 ? 9 

    Pte ? Hardcastle

    Cheshire Regt

     

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    Mine now!

    tony

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    Ancestry has your Man as Private 6049 J Hardcastle 2nd Battalion Cheshire Regiment entitled QSA, Bars Johannesberg, Cape Colony and Orange Free State and KSA with both date Bars.

    Regards Simon.

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    Having had a further look, Hardcastle has a number of pages of his Short Service Attestation Form online.

    John Hardcastle 6049 Cheshire Regiment

    Attested ages 21 years 3 months from Birkenhead, Cheshire, Occupation Labourer.

    Height 5 ft 5 1/2 inches, Weight 135 lb, Chest 37 1/2 inches. Fresh complexion, Grey eyes, Brown hair, C of E.

    Attested 10/1/99

    Transferred to Reserve 09/1/07

    Termination of Service 09/1/11.

    Cheers Simon

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    Thanks both,

    Ah that's amazing Simon - I wasn't expecting that....

    Very much appreciated as always.

    great description too. Is it just me or are grey eyes a bit unusual...

     

    Cheers Gents

     

    1 hour ago, coldstream said:

    Having had a further look, Hardcastle has a number of pages of his Short Service Attestation Form online.

    John Hardcastle 6049 Cheshire Regiment

    Attested ages 21 years 3 months from Birkenhead, Cheshire, Occupation Labourer.

    Height 5 ft 5 1/2 inches, Weight 135 lb, Chest 37 1/2 inches. Fresh complexion, Grey eyes, Brown hair, C of E.

    Attested 10/1/99

    Transferred to Reserve 09/1/07

    Termination of Service 09/1/11.

    Cheers Simon

     

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