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Medals to the Cape Colony Cyclist Corps (CCCC) - by: djb

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Raised in late 1900 and with a total enrolment nearing 1,000 men, the CCCC worked as scouts and despatch riders, often in small groups attached to other units.


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QSA (3) Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein (2502 Tpr. L. Lee, Robert’s Horse);
KSA (2) (31058 Corpl. L. E. Lee, C.C.C.C.

2502 Trooper L. Lee, Robert’s Horse, was severely wounded at Sannah’s Post, 31 March 1900. As a consequence, he was discharged ‘medically unfit on 13 September 1900. Recovering from his wounds, he served in the Cape Colony Cyclist Corps, 14 February 1901-30 June 1902.

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