Mitchell | James Muir | 36808 | Corporal | 1st Battalion
Source: QSA Medal Rolls | Scottish Horse |
Mitchell | James Thompson | 5518 | Corporal | QSA (6) QSA known to exist
Source: List of QSAs with the clasp Talana from the Talana book | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
Mitchell | James Thompson | 5518 | Lance Corporal | Defence of Ladysmith. James Thompson Mitchell was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A Sailor by occupation, he enlisted into the K.R.R.C. at Dublin on 29 November 1889, aged 14 years. Posted as a Boy in 1889 and as a Bandsman in 1895, he served in India, November 1890-January 1897, and was present in the relief of Chitral operations. He was a survivor from the troopship Warren Hastings when she ran aground and was wrecked off the Island of Reunion, on 14 January 1897. He then served in South Africa, March 1899-September 1902 and was mentioned in despatches and awarded the D.C.M. for his services during the defence of Ladysmith. He was then discharged, having given notice, on 20 May 1911. Latterly a Cadet-Major with the 1st Cadet Battalion K.R.R., he died in December 1943. Sold with copied service papers and other research. Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (5518 L. Corpl., 1st K.R.R.C.); India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (5518 Pte., 1st Bn. K.R. Rifle Corps); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek, Belfast (5518 Cpl., K.R.R.C.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (5518 Sjt., K.R.R.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (5518 Sjt., K.R.R.C.). DNW Maor 08 £2,600
Source: DCM recipients | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
Mitchell | James Thompson | 5518 | Corporal | QSA (6) CC Tal DoL OFS LN Belf; KSA (2)
Provisional list of recipients
Source: Ladysmith Siege Account and Medal Roll | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
Mitchell | James W | | Trooper | BSACM Rhodesia 1896 (0).
Source: BSACM rolls | Gwelo Volunteers |
Mitchell | Jas | | | Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | Peninsula Horse |
Mitchell | Jas | | | A Squadron
Source: WO100/285 | Stutterheim DMT |
Mitchell | JH | 142 | | Source: Nominal roll in WO127 | Warren's Mounted Infantry |
Mitchell | John | 14951 | Private | Source: QSA Medal Rolls | 28th Company, 4th Btn, IY |
Mitchell | John | 21 | Trooper | Source: Nominal roll in WO127 | Rhodesia Regiment |
Mitchell | John | 722 | Lance Corporal | Served 16 Jan 00 to 06 Apr 01 NOK: Mother: Mrs H Mitchell Crosby Hall Clarke Rd Durban. To depot for discharge (Money due to estate of Tpr Ibsen)
Source: Nominal roll in WO127 | Bethune's Mounted Infantry |
Mitchell | John | | | B Division
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | South African Constabulary |
Mitchell | John | | | 2nd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers |
Mitchell | John | 43980 | Trooper | No known Company. Served in 34th Btn IY
Source: QSA Medal Rolls | Imperial Yeomanry |
Mitchell | John | 43195 | Trooper | No known Company. Served in 37th Btn IY
Source: QSA Medal Rolls | Imperial Yeomanry |
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