South Africa 1915 Star naming and research?

[Noor]

Hi all,

I have here one 1915 Star that is named to "SJT. A.ERASMUS 8th M.R.". Like I understand it is South Africa naming but does someone can explain whats the unit 8th M.R. stands for. Also is it possible to research these medals?

Kind regards,

Timo

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi

8th Mounted Rifles

Best

Chris

[Brett Hendey]

Timo

Service papers are held by the S A Military Archives in Pretoria and are best copied by a professional researcher. One such person who is a member of this forum (aud) is Audrey Portman at rhino.research@icon.co.za.

Regards

Brett

[Noor]

Thank you guys!

[Arthur R]

Hi

8th Mounted Rifles were the Midlandse Ruiters, formed in Middelburg (Cape Province) in 1913. Disbanded in 1929, together with most of the other Active Citizen Force mounted rifle units.