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Warren F · 24-08-2008, 08:48 PM

Hi from west coast of Canada. I am trying also to find some info on a family member serving in RGA. I do know he enlisted in Ireland (northern ?) but do not know when. During WW1 he was awarded a DCM and a MID. I have the citation for the DCM but cannot find out where he was or the date of the award. I can find nothing on the MID but I do have the clasp on one of his medals.
Another medal in my possesion is a coronation medal issued in 1902 to British forces serving in Hong Kong so he must have been a long time member of the regiment. Family oral history says he also served in Africa but where and when ?????

He is William J Freeman, retired as a Warrant Officer in 1919 after injuries. He emigrated to Canada with his family in 1920. Regt # 99314.

Any help to go further would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Warren

24-08-2008, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Warren F Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 7	another relative Hi from west coast of Canada. I am trying also to find some info on a family member serving in RGA. I do know he enlisted in Ireland (northern ?) but do not know when. During WW1 he was awarded a DCM and a MID. I have the citation for the DCM but cannot find out where he was or the date of the award. I can find nothing on the MID but I do have the clasp on one of his medals. Another medal in my possesion is a coronation medal issued in 1902 to British forces serving in Hong Kong so he must have been a long time member of the regiment. Family oral history says he also served in Africa but where and when ????? He is William J Freeman, retired as a Warrant Officer in 1919 after injuries. He emigrated to Canada with his family in 1920. Regt # 99314. Any help to go further would be much appreciated. Thanks Warren