My grandfather was awarded QSA Medals - and has 2 clasp 1901 and 1902
Would these medals have been issued for BSAP? He served in BSAP from July 1901 - Dec 1904 after buying himself out (I have a copy of the document to say how long he served)
He served in Mashonaland
I always thought he was in the military in SA - then joined the BSAP as a clerk - according to the medal docs he is listed as a trooper - could it be he was a clerk and not a horseback trooper as I understood?
He was also in 5/6th Scottish Rifles WW1 until 1917 when he was gassed and then he transferred to RFC then RAF
Would love to find out more information about BSAP service if anyone can help
thanks
Would these medals have been issued for BSAP? He served in BSAP from July 1901 - Dec 1904 after buying himself out (I have a copy of the document to say how long he served)
He served in Mashonaland
I always thought he was in the military in SA - then joined the BSAP as a clerk - according to the medal docs he is listed as a trooper - could it be he was a clerk and not a horseback trooper as I understood?
He was also in 5/6th Scottish Rifles WW1 until 1917 when he was gassed and then he transferred to RFC then RAF
Would love to find out more information about BSAP service if anyone can help
thanks