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Hi Meurig, Regimental Records of the Connaught Rangers Boer War 1899-1902, Page 44, showing NCOs & Men wounded at Harts Hill.
Thank you both for your insights, David much appreciated. Regards Mark

Mark, many thanks for inspiring me to search the internet for the publication you mentioned - now downloaded as a PDF. I note it was only uploaded to the Internet Archive last year which is presumably why I missed it when I was investigating in late 2023 "my" Smethwickian (4641 John Grimstone) who served in the 1st Connaught Rangers. He does not get a mention but as far as I am aware he was never wounded, missing etc. He was a Reservist and in his previous service he was demoted from Lance-Sergeant to the ranks for "drunkeness on duty" - I think he may have been drowning his sorrows regarding the death of one of his children. Whilst in S Africa he regained his previous rank. Regards, David.

Sold today at Aubrey's Auctions, Guildford - £380 plus commission.

MIA Ladysmith / Prisoner of War. A Boer War QSA Queen’s South Africa medal, awarded to 1291 Private J. Morgan, 1st Battalion, Connaught Rangers, with 5 clasps Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (1291 Pte. J Morgan, 1st Connaught Rang:).
Note: Private Morgan was listed as missing in action at Ladysmith 23rd February 1900, subsequently made Prisoner of War.

* Morgan shown as 1296 on the Roll, 1291 Pte P O'Hare from Athlone*