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Medals to the Oxford Light Infantry 2 years 9 months ago #77081

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A very nice pair of medals, Dave. Many thanks for posting.
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There is another collection of QSAs to the OLI in the next DNW auction: www.dnw.co.uk/auctions/auction.php?auction_id=597
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IGS 1895 (2) Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (4846 Pte G. Fleckner 2d Bn Oxf: Lt. Infy.) surname partially officially corrected;
QSA (3) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg (4846. Pte. G. Fleckner. Oxfd. L.I.);
KSA (2) (4846 Pte. G. Fleckner. Oxford: L.I.);
Coronation 1911, Metropolitan Police (P.C. G. Fleckner.)

G. Fleckner is recorded in regimental records as being wounded in action at Kroonstad, 10 May 1900. The latest published transcription of the casualty roll gives his name as ‘Flockner’ and as being wounded in action at Elandsfontein, 29 May 1900
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QSA (1) Transvaal (3964 Pte C. Austin, Oxford Lt. Infy.);
KSA (2) (3964 Cpl C. Austin. Oxford L.I.)

DNW says this is believed to be 1 of 2 single clasp ‘Transvaal’ QSAs to the Regiment, and the only one in pair with a KSA.
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QSA (3) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (2677 Sejt-Bglr: A. Hughes. Oxford: Lt. Infy.);
KSA (2) (2677 Clr:-Serjt: A. Hughes. Oxford L.I.);
Army LS&GC EdVII (2677 C. Sjt: A. Hughes. Oxford: L.I.)
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Medals to the Oxford Light Infantry 2 years 7 months ago #78338

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QSA (2) Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg (3846 Pte. F. Birch, Oxford: Lt Inft.)
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