I.M.R could be Imvoti Mounted Rifles, a Natal based colonial unit, which I think still exists. Paul Alexander CapeTown -----Original Message----- From: mlagusis [mailto:mlagusis@pacbell.net] Sent: 13 December 2005 9:07 AM To: BOER-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BOER-WAR] military designations Hello listers, I am new to this list so I apologize if this query is a repeat. I attempted to send this message before I had subscribed officially, so this is my second effort. I just received the Attestation papers for my grandfather, Robert Percy CLARK, for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force (WW1). In it he lists his previous military experience in South Africa. I wonder if anyone can confirm my interpretation of the abbreviations and the significance of certain initials. He lists: 4 yrs V.B. Royal Fusiliers...what does V.B. signify? 2 yrs V.S.C. Royal Fusiliers....again what is the significance of V.S.C.? 1 yr Rand Rifles 3 mo I.M.R. Vol....what does I.M.R. stand for? 18 mos D.F.F.A .....I am guessing that this stands for Diamond Fields Field Artillery. 5 mos K.L.H....I am guessing this stands for Kimberley Light Horse. 8 yrs 5th C.G.A.....am I correct in guessing that this stands for Cape Garrison Artillery? I think some of his experience must have been concurrent because, as far as I know, he was only in South Africa from 1900 to 1908. Was it possible to serve in different outfits simultaneously or was he padding his resume? I also have his attestation papers from British National Archives confirming his service in the South African campaign 1900, 1901 with the Royal Fusiliers. I believe he received the following medals (according to my deceased aunt) but I have no idea of their significance: Commander St Michael and St George, the Military Cross, The Distinguished Service Order, General Service Medals, The Mons Star, Coronation 1911, South Africa: King’s and Queen’s Long Service Medals. Where could I find more details on his South African military record? I do know that he went on to achieve the rank of Brigadier General in the Canadian Army. Yours, Melissa ==== BOER-WAR Mailing List ==== Boer War Links http://freespace.virgin.net/anglers.rest/BoerWarLinks.htm ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx Please click on the following link to read the Old Mutual legal notice: <http://www.oldmutual.co.za/e-mail_legal_notice> Alternatively, send a "blank" e-mail to <mailto:EmailLegalNotice@oldmutual.com>