Private James Moger Portsmouth Division HMS Shah

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One for you Tom

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Hampshire Advertiser - Saturday 23 March 1929

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Private James Moger, 2 Company, Portsmouth Division served as part of the Naval Brigade from HMS Shah during the Zulu War and was present at the Battle of Gingindlovo where the "Shah's" marines supported the navy's rockets. Entitled to the South Africa Medal with "1879" clasp. Confirmed as Moger on the medal rolls.

Tom

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Thanks Tom

» Royal marine light infantry, battle of South Africa 1979
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» Zulu War. Letters written by Private Frank A. Birch, F. Co., 99th Regt to Private James Mottram of the 32nd Light Infantry in England, comprising:-