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QSA (4) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (2321 Pte. C. Phillips, Lanc: Fus:)

Thomas Ryan, alias Charles Phillips, a Painter from Liverpool, attested into the Lancashire Fusiliers on 29 August 1887 and served in India from 26 November 1890 to 27 February 1895. Afterwards serving at Home, he was discharged on 28 September 1899, but recalled for service in South Africa during the Boer War.

QSA (4) listed on WO100/179p77.

Invalided 1 February 1901.

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QSA (1) Relief of Ladysmith (3503 Pte. J. Kearns, Lanc. Fus:)

John Kearns was born in Bombay and attested for the 2nd Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, at Bolton on 3 November 1890, aged 18. He served with the 2nd Battalion in South Africa during the Boer War, and was killed in action at Venters Spruit on 20 January 1900.