Hello Wendy, The 1914 Star, often called the Mons Star, was awarded to British and Empire armed forces who served in France & Flanders between 5 August and 22 November 1914. Those under fire or within range of enemy artillery during that period later received a sew-on clasp bearing these dates although these often became detached or lost. Anyone who received the star also received the silver British War Medal and bronze Allied Victory Medal. I assume these are the other two medals to which you refer. 3-8525 was his army number although the prefix may denote that he was a reservist called up for the war or carry some other significance. The regiment has been abbreviated to York. R. or similar on the star but it is actually the Yorkshire Regiment, sometimes called the Green Howards. It was based in Richmond and Middlesbrough was within its main recruiting area. If he served in the Boer War he would have been awarded the Queen's (QSA), and possibly also the King's South Africa Medal (KSA). The nearest thing to a list of men who served in the Boer War are the QSA rolls which are at the PRO. These are arranged not just by regiment but by battalion and the Yorkshire Regiment rolls are in subseries WO 100/178. However, I have a copy of "With the Green Howards in South Africa 1899-1902" which mainly covers the 1st Battalion which was most heavily involved. In the list of NCOs is included 2367 Sgt-Major J. Walker of the 1st Battalion whose QSA clasp entitlement was Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill & Belfast. He also received the KSA with clasps South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. J. Walker is not an uncommon name so he may or may not be your grandfather. You could try to obtain copies of his attestation and service papers in series WO 97 at the PRO. Not all of these have survived but if they are there they will include sufficient personal infomation to enable you to be sure one way or the other. Regards, David ----- Original Message ----- From: Wendy Woodhouse <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 11:31 AM Subject: [BOER-WAR] York.R Mons Star > Hi I am trying to find my Gdad Joseph WALKER born MIDDLESBROUGH 1873 I have > just been sent a photo of his 3 Medals one being the Mons Star engraved with > his name and the no 3-8525 could someone please tell me if this is his army > no. I believe he joined the army very young and was in India I would be most > grateful for any help in finding him. Are there any Army list for the York > Regiment in the Boer War Thanks for any help Wendy