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Hello

I call back what I said in my message of introduction

My great grandfather Albert BROOKBANK born in 1882 at Manchester made the Boers War II.He obtains the victoria regina et imperatrix south africa medal with 5 attach
Engraved on 6788 GNR A BROOKBANK 85TH BTY RFA.

Is it possible to have much détail of the campaigns made by its unity.
Have you pictures to be shared ?

Thank you all

Stéphane

In file
A picture of my great grand father and friends 85TH BTY RFA 1802 Transvall

That is a super, hard earned medal, members of this unit served throughout the campaign from the usual mundane (sadly, almost routine! ) duties of providing artillery support whilst attached to flying columns pursuing De Wet to the equally dangerous duties in the Northern Transvaal.

Here are your pictures enlarged.....

Can someone translate me this part of his Militia attestation

That is difficult to read

This is my effort:-
Two dots left forearm

Special?
Will ( ) develop with
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Paul

stefbkbk wrote: Can someone translate me this part of his Militia attestation