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Sorry thought it would show up one of the problems with this forum...... Type in YEATES in search and go to bottom of page.... Mike

If you are interested in NZ forces I suggest you take a look at this...... An Original Whistle Blower...... Mike Home Great Britain & Commonwealth Realms Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals An Original Whistle Blower......

Take a look here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_titles_and_honours_of_Prince_Arthur,_Duke_of_Connaught_and_Strathearn#Orders,_decorations_and_medals Mike

I agree with Alex, just does not feel good to me...…. Mike

Looks like Canadian Militia from between the wars..... Mike

Czack…... If you are really into the QSA and the Boer War my suggestion is that you take a look at or even possibly join th following forum...... www.angloboerwar.com Mike

For your information..... Here you go all 26 bars...... Mike

Good Morning Peter...... The bars on the QSA can be confusing with the exception of the 1901 and 1902 bars they are straight forward ….. The Army Order reads: A clasp, "South Africa 1901" to all who served in. South Africa between January 1st 1901, and December 31st, 1901, both dates inclusive, a clasp "South Africa 1902" to all who served in South Africa between January 1st, 1902 and May 31st, 1902, both days inclusive. To read it literally if you served One day you rec'd the bar..... A number of men volunteered to stayed in SA after their original Imp. Yeo. units went home after their 1 year service and were used as a core of experienced people to new units that came from the UK..... And I quote: Second Contingent. Spring 1901. 16,597 men, of which only 655 re-enlisted from First Contingent, formed in UK, some forming new companies, others replenishing old companies as they returned from South Africa. Apr 1901. As the First Contingent Imperial Yeomanry returned from South Africa, the part-time Yeomanry Cavalry in the UK were reorganised as 'Imperial Yeomanry' in mounted infantry regiments of 596 all ranks (four squadrons and a machine gun section). They were equipped with carbines and bayonets, but swords were later permitted for certain ceremonial and escort functions. Some of the new regiments were raised from South African veterans. Third Contingent. Dec 1901. 7,239 men arrived in South Africa 1902. The last contingent of Imperial Yeomanry from South African War were disbanded. The Yeomanry were integrated into the Territorial Force, dropping the 'Imperial' title, and many reverted to their traditional cavalry roles. Since your man was commissioned I would think he stayed behind or joined the second contingent.... Mike

First name(s) Eric George Last name Jeffreys Service number 14560 Rank Lance-Corporal Regiment 20 Battalion Imperial Yeomanry Year 1899-1902 Biography - Event detail Wounded Severely on 16/09/1900 at Hekpoort Event unit 20 Battalion Imperial Yeomanry Gazetteer [2526: 2554-2737] a farm and postal agency in the South African Republic (Krugersdorp district; Gauteng), 25 km north of Krugersdorp. At the time of the war, the route from Krugersdorp* to Hekpoort was through Zeekoehoek*. Burghers from the area formed themselves into a commando. In an effort to contain the commando of Asst Cmdt-Gen J.H. de la Rey, Maj-Gen R.A.P. Clements' column moved from Commando Nek (1)* down the valley of the Magalies River (often referred to as the Hekpoort Valley) to Hekpoort on 3 September 1900 and patrolled the surrounding Magaliesberg* and Witwatersberg in the following months. In December 1900, the forces of Lt-Gen Sir J.D.P. French and Maj-Gen R.A.P. Clements joined forces at Thorndale* in the Hekpoort Valley to expel some of de la Rey's commandos northwards through Breedts Nek*. On 30 July 1901 during a routine sweep a patrol of four men of the 1st Dragoons were captured in rough and broken country. HMG III pp.235 and 498 (map no.38),IV p.21 (map no.59). WO108-372 Event source SAFF Country Great Britain Literary references The National Archives WO128. Imperial Yeomanry, Soldiers' Documents, South African War. Notes [The National Archives WO128. Imperial Yeomanry, Soldiers' Documents, South African War.] QSA Clasps: CC,OFS,T,SA01 Record set Anglo-Boer War Records 1899-1902 Category Military Service & Conflict Subcategory Boer Wars

There was a complete original set for sale on Echo Bay about 10 years ago with a Buy-it-Now price of $15,000.00 US..... I was thinking of buying the set but had to check with S.W.M.B.O. and by the time I got back to my computer they were sold..... It was on less than an hour..... A reprint is available from the Naval and Military Press..... Mike

I was also thinking a Walt but was not sure as have seen some odd groups in the past (i.e. a WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, and a Military Medal for WW1 all issued to the same man and before you ask yes it was verified...... Mike

No the British wear all their medals in one row..... With the exception of Orders of course..... I still think that this is a Royal Household Group.... Mike

Looks like a group that would be worn by a member of the Royal Household...... Mike

You got me there LOL......

Hello Dom..... The way that I read the document..... The signature of the officer is for his position not Leonard's...… In some cases an officer did other jobs along with his official position..... It was interesting to see that the GSW to the head was actually to the Eye as stated in another document..... Mike

Well I think that the L.S., M. is his rank Leading Seaman, (Mechanical)….. Mike

Looks like a sports medal and my guess is as follows..... Last name Harris, and Pairs for Rowing, Cox. for Coxswain..... Mike

Fantastic set of Orders..... Makes me very jealous...… Mike

I had one several years ago where the cause of death was Stung by Numerous Insects (I guess Bees or Wasps)..... That has to be the oddest one I have ever seen..... During the Boer War there were no Government issued Memorial Plaques just one that the families had to purchase themselves….. Here are some causes of death that I have gleaned from the causality list..... Three Each for the following: Died of Sunstroke, Shot by Comrade, Executed for Murder, Died due to Fall in a Mine, Died of Exposure, Killed in Wagon Stampede, Killed in Fall under Water Cart, Killed in Fall off Railway Bridge. Two Each for the following: Discharged Due to Felony, Died of Compression of the Brain, Killed in Fall over Cliff, Killed by Bee Stings, Died in a Fit, Died of the Plague, Stabbed by the Natives, Killed by Lions, Killed in a Bar Brawl, Killed attempting to Escape the Boers One Each for the following: Joined the Rebels, Killed by a Crocodile while Swimming, Died from Rheumatism, Killed after being Gored by a Bull, Died of Tempanitis, Died from an Overdose of Morphine, Died from Exhaustion, Died of Melancholia, Died of Paralysis, Died from Shock, Died from Inflammation of Middle Ear, Died from a Lacerated Brain, Died from a Ruptured Kidney, Died from a Strangulated Hernia....... Mike

Sorry to say but the ribbons on the 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star are on the medals backwards..... Mike

Hi Chris.... Yes made in the theater of operations..... Mike PS..... There are no silly questions just silly answers...

This looks like it is theater made, which is quite common..... It is the same pattern as shown in Owen for the Boer War period..... Mike

The Victoria Cross followed by the George Cross has preference over everything……..

This medal was issued to a Canadian..... He has changed his rank and added the "E" which was his squadron...… His full name is John Alexander...… His rank should be 3rd Class Trooper...…. Mike

Interesting that the Colonel, 3rd picture looks like he volunteered to serve in the Canadian Army before the US got into the war as he is wearing Canadian ribbons, backwards but he is still wearing them...... Mike