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QSA (3) Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal (4069 Sjt: W. Gray, 7th. Dragoon Guards). QSA with official corrections;
KSA (2) (4069 Serjt: W. Gray. 7th. Drgn: Gds:)

Born in 1870. From Mortlake, Kingston, Surrey, England. Service papers extant.

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QSA (5) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (4283 L. Corpl: W. Chapman. 7th. Dragoon Gds:)

William Chapman attested for the 7th Dragoon Guards and served with them in South Africa during the Boer War.

He was killed in action at Rietpoort on 17 May 1901.

WO100/113p189 confirms a 5 clasp medal was issued to him