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4345 Pte.E.B.Oakes 18th Hussars Talana DofL 10 years 4 months ago #24275

coldstream Topic Author Offline Moderator Posts: 2056 Thank you received: 214	4345 Pte.E.B.Oakes 18th Hussars Private Oakes died of disease at Ladysmith on the 15th of February 1900 he is buried at Intombi Cemetery. Medal acquired from the Brett Hendey collection, thank you Brett. Any comments welcome. Paul "From a billow of the rolling veldt we looked back, and black columns were coming up behind us." Attachments:
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4345 Pte.E.B.Oakes 18th Hussars Talana DofL 10 years 4 months ago #24286

Brett Hendey Offline Senior Member Posts: 2932 Thank you received: 754	Paul I am very pleased that the medal has arrived safely in its new home. Regards Brett
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4345 Pte.E.B.Oakes 18th Hussars Talana DofL 10 years 4 months ago #24290

Frank Kelley Offline Senior Member Posts: 6763 Thank you received: 962	Again, a superb medal, you know what Paul, Christmas must be great at your house! coldstream wrote: 4345 Pte.E.B.Oakes 18th Hussars Private Oakes died of disease at Ladysmith on the 15th of February 1900 he is buried at Intombi Cemetery. Medal acquired from the Brett Hendey collection, thank you Brett. Any comments welcome. Paul
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4345 Pte.E.B.Oakes 18th Hussars Talana DofL 10 years 4 months ago #24298

Frank Kelley Offline Senior Member Posts: 6763 Thank you received: 962	Paul, I think perhaps, that I should add, that I know that Brett has a superb collection, so I think you are very lucky indeed to have any item from it! Frank
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4345 Pte.E.B.Oakes 18th Hussars Talana DofL 10 years 4 months ago #24301

coldstream Topic Author Offline Moderator Posts: 2056 Thank you received: 214	Hello Brett, Thank you, I will be a responsible custodian I assure you It was a pleasure dealing with Mike, he is a Gentleman. Cheers Paul Brett Hendey wrote: Paul I am very pleased that the medal has arrived safely in its new home. Regards Brett "From a billow of the rolling veldt we looked back, and black columns were coming up behind us."
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4345 Pte.E.B.Oakes 18th Hussars Talana DofL 10 years 4 months ago #24302

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Frank,

Many thanks for your comments, Christmas at our house may be a lttle "Oliver Twist" this year

Cheers
Paul

Frank Kelley wrote: Again, a superb medal, you know what Paul, Christmas must be great at your house!

coldstream wrote: 4345 Pte.E.B.Oakes 18th Hussars
Private Oakes died of disease at Ladysmith on the 15th of February 1900 he is buried at Intombi Cemetery.
Medal acquired from the Brett Hendey collection, thank you Brett.
Any comments welcome.

Paul