W. Beckett - 2 Bn RWF

[richardp]

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.

[Aled Roberts]

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