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QSA (4) Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal; (5075 PTE. W.J. HADDOCK. RL. IRISH. FUS.)

Haddock was wounded on 30th October 1899 at the Battle of Farquhar’s Farm which was part of the Battle of Ladysmith which was one of the early engagements of the war. A large British force had assembled in the garrison town of Ladysmith and on 30th October 1899 it launched a sortie against Boer forces which were slowly encircling the town. The outcome was a disaster for the British, the main body of the force being driven back into the town and an isolated detachment of 800 men was forced to surrender to Commandant De Wet. Farquhar’s Farm saw much heavy fighting on this date.

Haddock would later serve with 19th Battery, Royal Field Artillery and is additionally entitled to the South Africa 1901 clasp.

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QSA (4) Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Lang's Nek ((3923 Cpl H Goodrich Leic Regt);
KSA (2) (3923 Serjt H Goodrich Leicester Regt);
BWM and VM (22514 W.O. Cl 2 H. Goodrich Leic R);
Army LSGC GV (3923 C.Sjt H Goodrich Leic Regt)

Naming not clearly listed by Warwick and Warwick.

Warwick and Warwick.say Harry Goodrich was born in Leicester, enlisted 1/11/93, LSGC issued 1912, promoted Sgt 18/10/02, CSgt 11/9/11, CSM 3/9/14, A/RSM 12/5/15, WO2 29/1/15, WW1 issued a pair.

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QSA (2) Talana, Defence of Ladysmith (Sejt 1 Leic Regt)
Army LSGC EdVII (3153 C.Sjt R. Hurst Leic Regt)

Warwick and Warwick say Reuben Hurst was born in Wigston, enlisted 25/8/91 aged 18, served South Africa 13/5/99 to 10/5/00, clasps confirmed, LSGC issued 1910, discharged 8/1/10.

Invalided 10 August 1900.

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IGS 1895 (1) Relief of Chitral 1895 (7157 Pte. W.Chown 1st. Bn. K.R. Rifle Corps);
QSA (1) Talana, naming erased.

William Chown served with the 1st Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps in South Africa during the Boer War, and was killed in action during the assault on Talana Hill on 20 October 1899.

A Warren Hastings survivor.

The cover from Under the Union Jack, published 25 November 1899 and showing a sergeant of the 18th Hussars.

The caption reads: 'One of the unlucky ones. Sergeant of the 18th Hussars, a Squadron of which was captured at the Battle of Dundee.'

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IGS 1895 (1) Relief of Chitral 1895 (4001 Lce. Corpl. W. Reynolds 1st Bn. K.R. Rifle Corps.);
QSA (6) Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (4001 Band-Serjt: W. F. Reynolds. K.R.R.C.) clasps mounted in this order with unofficial rivets between 4th and 5th clasps;
KSA (2) (4001 Band-Serjt: W. F. Reynolds. K.R.R.C.);
Army LS&GC Ed VII (4001 Band-Sjt: W. Reynolds. K.R.R.C.);
Army Meritorious Service Medal, GVI 3rd issue (4001 Sjt. W. Reynolds. K.R.R.C.)

QSA and KSA verified.

A Warren Hasting's survivor.