Hi, my first post!
I noticed a message posted 12 months ago by Brett Hendey referring to a DCM won by Colour Sergeant John Gage at Talana. John Gage is my wife's Great Uncle, her great grandfather Colour Sergeant James Gage, Royal Dublin Fusilier died of wounds following the battle of Colenso.
I have been researching the Gage family for some years and know his DCM was sold to a Militaria shop many years ago in Natal, (i think) and wondered where it had ended up?
I have the full service records for John Gage, sadly James's records were destroyed following his death.
Appreciate if someone can contact me regarding the DCM and any other information on John Gage.
Cheers
Mel Green
Melbourne
Australia
I noticed a message posted 12 months ago by Brett Hendey referring to a DCM won by Colour Sergeant John Gage at Talana. John Gage is my wife's Great Uncle, her great grandfather Colour Sergeant James Gage, Royal Dublin Fusilier died of wounds following the battle of Colenso.
I have been researching the Gage family for some years and know his DCM was sold to a Militaria shop many years ago in Natal, (i think) and wondered where it had ended up?
I have the full service records for John Gage, sadly James's records were destroyed following his death.
Appreciate if someone can contact me regarding the DCM and any other information on John Gage.
Cheers
Mel Green
Melbourne
Australia