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Date | Original Topic | 10th January 2005 | trying to find Pte. W. Wheeler 1/24 By James I have a South Africa Medal for Pte. W. Wheeler 1/24th foot no.2192.
I think that he may have served at isandhlwana? but can't find any roll calls how can I find more infomation? | Date | Replies | 10th January 2005 | Peter Weedon James
25B/2192 Pte W Wheeler was transferred to 1/23rd Regiment and was awarded the medal with the 1879 clasp (Source: Noble 24th, Norman Holme).
He was not at Isandhlwana.
Peter Weedon | 10th January 2005 | Martin Everett Seeing you auction medals - you could do the research yourself and track down his documents in the National Archives (not available on-line) in box WO97/2136 or WO97/4142 depending when he was discharged. A copy of the service paapers would add value to the medal. |
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