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This is a list of known medal to the 109th Co. Imp. Yeo. (Yorkshire Hussars) that was in a collection I assembled a long time ago. Perhaps they will be of interest to those who now have the medals in their own respective collections. The preceding "C" indicates the medal(s) were confirmed. The numbering starts with 53 as there were 52 medals preceding these in the collection.

109th COMPANY, Imperial Yeomanry, Yorkshire Hussars

C53. a. Q.S.A. - CC, OFS, Tr, 01, 02, 20622 Pte. F. Randall
b. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902 - 109th Coy., 3rd Bn. Imp. Yeo. Yorkshire Hussars. Frederick Randall was born at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and was a groom aged 23 when
in enlisted at Chippenham on 25 Jan. 1901. He was the son of William Randall of 18 Stallard St., Trowbridge. He was a Wesleyan. He was 5’6.5” tall and 141 lbs. He had light brown hair and gray eyes. He originally joined the 1st Bn. Imp. Yeo. He joined
the regt. On 07.05.1901 and was promoted to Cpl. On 03.04.1902. According to
Birkin’s, he was attached to HQ, 8th Bn. in June 1901. He returned with the regt. On
06.08.1902 having served in S. Africa from 25.03.1901 - 27.08.1902. (WO
100/121/F129 & WO 128/53)

C54. a. DCM - EVII - 23453 Corpl. T. Burn. 3rd Imp: Yeo.
b. Q.S.A. - CC, OFS, SA-01, SA-02, L. Serjt. Imp: Yeo.
c. Col. Aux. Forces LS & GC - GV - Pte. T.M., Royal Gren.
d. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902 - Lc. Sgt. T. Burn.109th Coy., 3rd Bn. Imp. Yeo. Yorkshire Hussars. Only DCM for the Boer War. LG 31.10.1902; MID for South
Africa LG 29.7.1902. (WO 100/121/F125). 2.2.1902 detailed to scout a large kopje in
front & discovered Boers covering a retreat of commandos who were leading horses
away from a farm. Capt. Charlton & Cpl. Smith were wounded when coming up with
men. Supported by Tasmanians they drove off the Boers. (Birkin's History) 2nd/1st
Co. 174 total Q.S.A.'s & 832 clasps 140 S.A.02. Waggoners Kraal p. 121 in Birkin's
History. DCM citation reads " General efficiency. Gallantry in Action at Waggoners
Kraal." (WO/108/161/F16043). Thomas Burn was born in Hornsea, Hull. Enlisted 7.2.1901 when 20 yrs. old at Doncaster. Was a Butcher by trade. Previously served
1st East Yorks. Vol. Artillery for 4 years. Height 5'9"; weight 11 st. 7 lbs. Father
Joseph Hume Burn a farmer of Hornsea nr. Hull. Conduct: very good. Discharged
30.8.1902 at Aldershot. Aprox. 115 DCM's to Imp. Yeo, 2,090 for S. African War.
Royal Gren. is a Canadian unit. (WO 128/65) Original Yorks. Tribute box.

C55. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902, 23470 Pte. R.J. Ramm, 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire Hussars. (WO 100/121/F129). Entitled to Q.S.A. with 5 Clasps. Aprox. 700 Y.T.
1902. 2nd/1st Co. WO 97/5739 Robert John Ramm born Sandal, Yorks. Trade: butcher.
Height 5'6", weight 11.8 St., Brown eyes & hair. Discharged 14.6.1902 as medically
unfit. Father: Henry Ramm of 85 Stanhope Rd., Wheatly, Doncaster.

C56. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902 - 26147 Pte. E. Barlow, 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire Hussars. (WO 100/121/F124). Entitled to Q.S.A. with CC, OFS, TR & SA01. No
papers.

C57. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902 – 26762 Pte. W. Brett, 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire
Hussars. (WO 100/121/F21 & F3). Entitled to Q.S.A. with CC, OFS, TR, SA01 &
SA02.


C58. a. Q.S.A. - CC, OFS, TR, SA01, SA02 - 31875 Pte. F.G. Oddy
b. BWM - F.G. Oddy, RA
c. Victory - F.G. Oddy, RA
d. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902 - 31875 Pte. F.G. Oddy, 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire Hussars. (WO 100/121/F128). Enrolled 7.5.1901; Invalided home 25.4.1902; discharged medically unfit 14.6.1902. Frederck Oddy was 895484 Gunner T.F. and later 282438. No papers.

C59. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902, 32257 Pte. G. Booth, 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire
Hussars. Joined regt. 7.5.1901. Promoted Cpl. 2.7.1902. Returned 6.8.1902. Entitled to
QSA with three clasps.

C59. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902, 32257 Pte. G. Booth, 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire
Hussars. (WO 100/ /F ). Entitled to Q.S.A. with 5 clasps. (WO97/? ) George Booth
enlisted on 1.3.01 in Doncaster at 21 years old. He was born in Doncaster and was a
sawer (sic) by trade. He had previously served in the 1 Bn., 2 Yorks & Lancs. He was
5’81/2” tall, and weighed 10 St. 11 ounces. He had Brown hair and blue eyes. He served
1 year, 54 in S. Africa and was discharged on 30.8.02. His father was George Booth and
he lived at 5 Friendly St., Doncaster.

C60. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902, 32271 Pte. J.H. Baker, 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire Hussars. (WO 100/121/F124). Entitled to Q.S.A. with 5 clasps. 2nd/1st Co. Troop 4.
Servent to Lt. R.C.J. Stewart. Lt. wounded and Baker captured 23.11.1901- Grasfontein, CC. (p.120 Birkin). WO 97/5209 John Henry Baker: 24-year-old clerk of Hull.
Worked Keyworth Worker Co., Hull. Height 5'6.75" Green eyes & brown hair. Discharged Medically unfit 14.6.1902. Father: William of 14 S. Craven St. Hull.

C61. a. Q.S.A. - CC, OFS, TR, SA01, SA02 - 32284 FR.SGT. J. Clapham
b. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902 - 109th Coy., 3rd Bn., Imp. Yeo.,
Yorkshire Hussars. (WO 100/121/F125) Enrolled 07.05.1901; Invalided home and discharged as Medically Unfit 15.05.1902. No papers.

C62. a. DCM - GV - G-13194 Sgt. A/CSM H.H. Hopper, 25th R.F.
b. Q.S.A. - CC, OFS, TR, SA01, SA02 - 32359 Pte.; 109th I.Y.
c. 1914 - 15 Star - G-13194 Sgt. H.H. Hopper, 25 Royal Fus.
d. BWM - " WOII " " "
e. Victory - " " " " "
f. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902 - 32359 Pte. H.H. Hopper 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire Hussars (WO 100/121/F127). Mounted as worn. DCM for E. Africa, LG 7.10.1918. 24616 total DCMs for WWI. " After the officers of his company had been
put out of action, CSM Hopper took charge of the action until ordered to retire. He
reorganized his company in their new position, & by his example encouraged his men
to hold on under heavy fire." The 25th Bn. Fusiliers (Frontiersmen) were formed from
mostly legion members & amongst its men were game hunters, explorers & scouts. It
was led by Col Driscoll who led Driscoll’s Scouts in the Boer War. Lt. Dartnell, one
of the Btn. officers was awarded the VC for this campaign. Harry H. Hopper first
arrived in Africa on 4.3.1915.





C63. a. Q.S.A. - CC, OFS, TR, SA01 - 32362 Pte. J. E. Jagger
b. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902, 32362 Pte. J.E. Jagger 109th Imp. Yeo.,
Yorkshire Hussars. Joseph Ernest Jagger was born in Ossett on 28.5.1876. He was a
Joiner. He enlisted in Doncaster on 5.3.1901 at 23 years and five months old. He had previously served in the 2nd VBWR, Huddersfield. He was 5'7.5", and weighed 9
stone, 8 Lbs. He had a pale complexion and dark brown hair and eyes. He was
discharged as medically unfit on 7.10.1901 in Shorncliffe. He was in S. Africa from
25.3.1901 to 11.12.1901; he served for 313 days. He was the son of Joseph Jagger of
12 Craven Terrace, Carlton, Hill, Leeds.

C64. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902 – 32384 Farrier Sgt. A. Long, 109th Imp. Yeo.,
Yorkshire Hussars. Albert Long joined the regiment on 07.05.01. He was promoted to
Farrier Sgt. Major on 03.04.1902. He returned with the regiment on 06.08.1902. He is
entitled to Q.S.A. with 5 clasps.

C65. a. Q.S.A. - CC, OFS, TR, SA01, SA02 - 32422 Pte. A. Richardson, 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire Hussars.
b. 1914 Star - 41286 Gnr. A. Richardson, RFA
c. BWM - " " " " "
d. Victory - " " " " "
(WO 100/121/F129) Albert Richardson was born in Great Ousebourne. He was an Engine Cleaner. He enlisted in Doncaster on 27.2.1901 at 20 years old. He was 5'7&1/8", 124 lbs. with blue eyes and brown hair. He had a mole on his right
shoulder. In WWI he was in the 22 Brig. and arrived in France on 6.10.1914. He was
discharged on 24.4.1917 and is Entitled to a S.W.B. His brother Robert lived at 16
Rosebury St. Leeman Rd. York. (WO 128/102)

C66. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902, 32423 Pte. J. Robinson 109th Imp. Yeo.,
Yorkshire Hussars. Joined Regt. 07.05.1901. Invalided home 24.03.1902.
Entitled to Q.S.A. with 5 clasps. Discharged Medically unfit on 15.05.1902.
(WO100/121/F129) No papers. Original Yorks. Tribute box and watered yellow ribbon (unused)

C67. a. Q.S.A. - CC, OFS, TR, SA01, SA02 - 32425 Pte. J.E. Rogers
b. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902, 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire Hussars.
(WO 100/121/F130) 2nd/1st Co. WO 128/102 James Ernest Rogers born Worsboro, Barnsley and was a clerk who enlisted 28.2.1901. Height 5' 6.5" weight 9.10 St.,
Brown eyes & hair. COE. Father Richard of Whitecross, Worsborodale, Barnesley.
Discharged 30.8.1902. Original Yorks. Tribute box.

C68. Q.S.A. – CC, OFS, TR, SA01, SA02 – 32430 Pte. E. Reynolds, 109th Imp. Yeo. Yorkshire
Hussars. (WO 100/121/F129) Edgar Reynolds was a labourer. Joined regt. 7/5/01 and
returned home with regt. On 6/8/02. (WO 128/102). Edgar Reynolds was born in
Beverly. He was single and a laborer His father Benjamen Reynolds worked on
Fleshing Estate, Beverly. Edgar had previously served with the 2 E. Yorks. Volunteers.
He enlisted at Doncaster on 1.3.01 for one year. He was 20 years old and 5’9” and
weighed 171 lbs. He had hazel eyes and brown hair.






C69. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 19001-1902 - 32439 Pte. A. Sheppard, 109th Imp. Yeo., 3rd. Bn.
Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire Hussars. (WO 100/121/F130). Arthur Sheppard was a cabinet
maker/French polisher by trade who was born in Leeds in March 1881. Entitled to QSA
with five clasps. He was 5’7 ¾” tall with brown hair and blue eyes. He weighed 10 stone
and was COE. He served one year and 266 days and was discharged in Doncaster on
25.11.1902 with good conduct. He was the son of Richard Sheppard of 2 Westbury
Grove, Woodhouse Hill, Hunslet, Leeds and intended to reside with him after being
discharged.

C70. a. Q.S.A. - CC, OFS, TR, SA01, SA02 - 32494 Pte. J.W. Wallis
b. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902, 109th Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire Hussars. (WO100/121/F131). John William Wallis (WO 971/6155). John William Wallis
was born in Hessle. He was single and a coachman. His mother Margaret Wallis
lived at Preston Safe, Hessle, Hull. He was 5’7” tall and 105 lbs with blue eyes and
brown hair. He was COE. He served in S. Africa for 356 days before being
discharged as medically unfit for further service on 13.4.02. (WO 97/6155)

C71. A. Q.S.A – CC, OFS, TR, SA01, SA02 – 35051 Pte. O. T. Aspray
b. BWM – LT. O. T. Asprey – (Regt. No. 107066 2 CMR)
c. Victory – Lt. O.T. Asprey
Owen Talbot Asprey was born at Paddington in London on 12.12.1880. He was
the son of Thomas N Aspray (age 46 in 1891) a dental surgeon then living at 16
Bromshill Road, Willsden, Middlesex. His mother's name was Emily (age 40) and he
had a number of brothers and sisters. He joined the regt. On 7.5.01 and returned
with the regt. on 6.8.02. Wife M. Asprey; next-of-kin, May Wood. Laborer, with
two children. Attested 11.12.1914 at Victoria BC. He was 34 years old and 5’9”
with a ruddy complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. Possible info:
On Nov. 1, 1910, he married Matilda Collier in Victoria, BC., Reg.
Number 1910-09-019665, microfilm #B11369. He is listed in the British
Colombia Death Index for 1948. He died in Victoria, BC at the age of 67, on
March 31, 1948. The birth index registration number is 1948-09-003948, and
the microfilm number is B13196 (GSU# 2032480) Matilda died at the age of
88, in Victoria, BC, on Sept. 4, 1969, Reg. Number 1969-09-013109, Microfilm
#B13299 (GSU #2034110).

C72. Q.S.A. - CC, OFS, TR, SA01, SA02 - 35358 Pte. F. T. Dance, 109th Imp. Yeo.,
Yorkshire Hussars. (WO 100/121/F126). WO 128/114 Francis Thomas Dance, born Newbury, Berks. A laborer of 17 Spondon Rd., S. Tottenham. Enlisted at 20 yrs. and
1 month old. Height 5' 4.5", Blue eyes & Brown Hair. Tattoo 5 dots on left arm.

C73. Yorkshire Tribute Medal 1901-1902 - 35421 Pte. W. Stannard, 109th Coy., 3rd Bn., Imp. Yeo., Yorkshire Hussars. (WO100/121/F1309). Joined the regt. 07.05.1901 and returned with regt. 06.08.1902. Entitled to QSA with 5 clasps. William Stannard of 52 Stanhope St., Strand was born in South Bofoeph, Landon, Midsex. He was a March Houseman. He enlisted at 29 years old when he was 5'6" and 140 lbs. With gray eyes and light hair. He
was discharged on 30.8.1902 at Aldershot. He went to his aunt Harriet Wadsworth's
house at 110 Bayham St., Camden Town. (WO128/115) Yorks. Tribute box.

I can't thank you enough for all this superb information. Such invaluable detail.
I'm really blown away by your generosity.
I already have just one Tribute from Yorkshire medal. Horace Ford. When I bought it I had the choice of two but could only afford one. Fortunately I chose this one. Not only was Horace a Sheffield man which is where I live but also he was resident in a children's home which is about a mile from where I now sit. Could hardly be more local.
Your help has given me much to look forward to.
Thanks again.
Chris