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Further information has come to my attention that Dr Long was not awarded the QSA....which has save me time looking for it...!!

Reunite; South African medals, plus information of his Boer war service..."In command of 30 men escorting 19 empty wagons. Lt Sheringham rode ahead to find the escort he was expecting. Instead he was captured and taken back to the convoy, which he ordered to surrender. The Boers released the men after stripping them of their arms and ammunition. The Court of Inquiry found Lt Sheringham responsible for the surrender, despite his young age (18 years) and inexperience." Just need a photograph of him !!

Good news, looks like we have a reunite with his South Africa war medals...more to follow 😀

Private Sidney Harold Goodwin late 219th Battalion, severely wounded 29 June 1917 at Lens with the 85th Battalion, died 1958, the interesting element is the ER2 memorial Cross confirmed as issued to his wife in 1958

If I can add to the research of the Tiffany, engraved with the mans name W.C. Miller., William Charles Miller became the Commandant of the Citadel military academy 1926-31 and died in 1935, His WW1 service was with the 27th Infantry in Siberia.

Good write up, glad it’s gone to a good home 👍

Recently picked up a single British War Medal to 4251 A/Sgt Frederick Sullivan, 19th Battalion AIF (10th Reinforcement), Killed in Action 3 May 1917 DCM (recommended for the Victoria Cross) Enlisted 7 December 1915. Lived 339 Alfred Street, North Sydney, New South Wales Served with the 19th Battalion AIF (10th Reinforcement), Killed in Action 3 May 1917, Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He went out and found a wounded soldier(Mackey) about 40 yards from the enemy's trenches. He then returned for a volunteer, and with Private Weaver went back to the wounded sergeant. Finally they returned for a stretcher, went out again, and brought him in. They were sniped at the whole time.' Private Weaver mentioned in the Citation {4294 Frederick Steene Weaver KIA 12-11-1916) was also recommended for the VC and ended up with the DCM, 3543 Pte S.C. Mackey 8th Battalion. AIF. MM .. Severely wounded 18-8-1916,the only one of the 3 to make it Home Sullivan was born Dover, New Romney, Kent, England, His Father was Jeremiah Sullivan, who was a serving soldier in the Royal Artillery his mother was Mary Shay (from Ireland) his full name was James Frederick H Sullivan he was born in Dover Kent in 1883/4 When he was seven (1891) he had moved to Portsmouth, the father was not in the picture (yet to establish why) It appears he joined the merchant navy at some point..certainly from 1909 and I have him on various ships as a steward up to his enlistment, He was one of 60 recommended for the Victoria Cross Has anyone come across any other items belonging to Sullivan or a photograph...would welcome a heads up. thanks for looking, P

Yes...DD1911 confirmed

Thank you Simon, would you have any photographs of the good Colonel

Ha....so back to the beginning.......help !!!!

If anyone could add to this most excellent research by Rick & Glenn I would welcome it..as ever many thanks, Paul

Glenn, been after this for years....really really appreciate this...

I am trying to ascertain the forenames and medal entitlement to Oberst Niemoller also confirm war time service Leutnant 14.01.93 Oberleutnant 16.01.01 Qq Hauptmann 10.09.08 O4o Major 18.04.15 Ww charakterisiert Oberstleutnant aD, alive in 1926 to Oberst Niemöller , Infantry Regiment 69 in 1914 Joined the German army 19 September 1891 and transferred to the Marines 2 July 1900. Presumably back to the army when promoted to Captain in 1908 (still Marines in the Navy 1908 Rank List as Oberleutnant) Leutnant 14.01.93, Oberleutnant 16.01.01, Hauptmann 10.09.08, Major 18.04.15, Charakterisiert Oberstleutnant aD, alive in 1926 1900: II. Replacement Sea Battalion, Wilhelmshaven (steel medal for waving bye bye to China expedition), 1902: detached from II. Sea Battalion to Ships' Boys Division, 1905: II. Sea Battalion, 1906: III. Sea Battalion with the East Asian Occupation forces, Tsingtau, 1907: still on duty with III. Sea Battalion in Tsingtau, China, 1908: same but back home with the Stamm III. S.B, 1909-13: commander 3rd Company Infantry Regiment 69, 1914: as mentioned above. Final WW1 wartime position: Commander of Infantry Regiment 347 in 87th Infantry Division. Any photos or biographical details gratefully received .

Nice group to a Gefreiter in 3rd Marine Brigade Lowenfeld, welcome your thoughts

Interesting photo...