Dear list, My Grt Grt Grt Uncle was born 1872 he was aged 23 in 1895, it appears that he was appointed in Jan 1898 to the Telegraph and married in October 1898 in North Black Town, his occupation at that time was a signaller for the Telegraph, and he held various positions with the Postal services until retirement. This information has been found via the The Civil Lists for India - Post Office & Telegraph Dept. Did this war end the same year in December? Where would I search for when he joined and what regiment he served with? I assume it to be an Indian regiment. Much Thanks Regards Cheryl Sent from Windows Mail

A belated reply for Cheryl re the above Medal and Clasp. This action is covered in detail in a book called "The Indian Army of the Empress 1861 - 1903" by Alan Harfield, ISBN 0-946771 - 03 - 0., including some names of medal recipients. brinds