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Picture courtesy of Noonan's

QSA (3) Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal (3659. Pte. F. G. Wilkins. 5/Lcrs.), engraved

Frederick George Wilkins was born in Maidstone, Kent circa 1871 and attested with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers at Canterbury on 29 March 1889 at age 19 after working as a carpenter. In July 1894, Wilkins was tried by court marital and awarded 84 days imprisonment. Wilkins was stationed in South Africa from 5 March 1898 until returning to England on 18 March 1902. He was later discharged at Canterbury on 12 July 1902.

QSA confirmed on WO100/115p49.