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Soldier Record

Surname:Anderson
Initials:A
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:.779
Notes:MFP. 23/1/1889 enlisted in the Royal Artillery, Age 19.3 years, occupation Clark, born The Maches, Aberdeen, occupation Clerk, formerly served in the Aberdeen Artillery Volunteers. 1/12/1903 transferred to MFP, served 1 year 10 months in South Africa. 2/2/1911 discharged at Aldershot, conduct exemplary, with a pension of 13 1/2 per day for life, address: 45 Hilton Street, Kittybrewster, Aberdeen. Served Home 23/1/1889 to 12/12/1899, South Africa 13/12/1899 to 3/10/1901, Home 4/10/1901 to 26/1/1911 to discharge. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 92 of 1911Alfred Anderson.He has the same No. as L/Cpl A Ivens, MMP.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/141 Page: 46 June 5, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. Awarded as Gnr. No. 70601, 20 Battery, Royal Field Artillery.