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QSA (5) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3601 Pte. W. S. Chamberlain, N: Zealand M.R.)

M&E say William James Chamberlain of the 6th New Zealand Mounted Rifles is confirmed on the medal roll (as W. S. Chamberlain), however his number, name and details are given Auckland War Memorial website as ‘William James Chamberlain’, who enlisted for service at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, and is buried at Waimate Old Cemetery.