Herewith the QSA with clasps Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal and Laing's Nek to 270 Corpl. W.E. Meek.
He enlisted on 1.10.00. as a Sergeant with the Natal Volunteer Composite Regiment (No.26) and was promoted to Lieutenant on 22.1.01. where he was Officer Commanding No1 Troop, No1 Squadron. Meek was an interesting chap who was accidentally wounded in action (shot in the arm) at Dundee on 30 June 1901
He was commended for his actions near Nondweni on 28.7.01 and at Nqutu, Zululand in Aug 01.He also saw action with Boers near One Tree Hill, Natal on 26.9.01. and was Discharged (unit disbanded) on 31.7.02.
He is missing his KSA if anyone knows its whereabouts.
Regards
Rory
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He enlisted on 1.10.00. as a Sergeant with the Natal Volunteer Composite Regiment (No.26) and was promoted to Lieutenant on 22.1.01. where he was Officer Commanding No1 Troop, No1 Squadron. Meek was an interesting chap who was accidentally wounded in action (shot in the arm) at Dundee on 30 June 1901
He was commended for his actions near Nondweni on 28.7.01 and at Nqutu, Zululand in Aug 01.He also saw action with Boers near One Tree Hill, Natal on 26.9.01. and was Discharged (unit disbanded) on 31.7.02.
He is missing his KSA if anyone knows its whereabouts.
Regards
Rory
