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kevjames84
15-06-2007, 11:36
I have recently purchased a Queens South Africa Medal as part of my collection and it has the abbreviated rank SHG:-STH. Does any one know what it means? Both I and the Boss (PCK Rees) are totally baffled. Your help is appreciated.
Kev

DP43
15-06-2007, 12:23
Heres the link Kev, looks more like a name.

http://www.angloboerwar.com/DCM/dcm_surname_b.htm

DCM (Ed VII) (4387 Pte G Banks, 2nd Dragoons), QSA (6) RofK Paar Drie Joh DH Belf (4387 Corpl Shg Sth, 2nd Dragoons), KSA (2) (4387 Corpl Shg Sth, 2nd Drgns); 1914 Star (9084 S Sth Cpl, 2/Dns), BWM, VM (GS-9084 Cpl, 2-Dns.). DNW Sep 05

kevjames84
15-06-2007, 12:46
Thanks Dave, interesting site, but not much help in this case. the medal reads 15174 SHG:-STH: A Worthington RFA.
Kev

Scouse75
15-06-2007, 16:56
Kev,

It may have something to do with Sgt of the Horse(guards) or something? not sure mate. a bit of a way out guess really!

Scouse

richie264
15-06-2007, 18:46
How is "The Boss"?

kevjames84
15-06-2007, 20:22
he's on good form Richie (as usual)

Aled Roberts
15-06-2007, 21:17
The rank is "Shoeing Smith"

Sorted out the horses.

Richard

kevjames84
15-06-2007, 21:28
thanks richard, its been baffling us for some time.
kev