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I am looking for information on W. Beckett who served in South Africa 1901 - 1902 with the 2nd Royal Welch Fusiliers.
This Soldier was my Wifes great grandfather. Because we live in Perth, Western Australia I am finding it very difficult to know where to start looking. Could you please help?
Best Regards,
Richard Powley.
Hi Richard
It was the 1st Bn that was deployed to South Africa. A number of men transferred to the 2nd Bn towards the end of the war.
I have only one Beckett recorded on the rolls for the Queen's South Africa medal, his initial is stated asN - but there are many errors like this.
His Service number is not clear I think it is 5599 Cpl N Beckett. This man was entitled to bars Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugula Heights & Relief of Ladysmith.
Being the only Beckett on the roll this must be your chap ?
Richard