Hello, David Can you possibly assist me in finding the name of unit of the Rifle Brigade that my great grandfather joined in 1894, please? Also information on the besiege of Ladysmith. Charles Edward Lowman of Hampshire joined the Rifle Brigade at the age of 18 in 1894. He took part in the Nile Expedition in 1898 was at the battle of Omdurman, the occupation of Crete and was in South Africa 1899-1902, being one of those besieged at Ladysmith. Charles rejoined for WW1 in 1914 and was awarded seven medals, none are in the family's procession. The Sudan, Khedive's medal , with Khartoum clasp, South African medals and clasps, the 1914 Star, the Victory medal, and the King' medal. The Rifle Brigade at Winchester and the Totton British Legion sounded the Last Post and Reveille at his funeral on 22nd August 1936. Regards Heather Smith formerly Lowman