J Peacock

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'Reward for Veteran. J. Peacock, of 38, Upper Belgrave Road, well-known collector in Bristol for the National Institute for the Blind, has received a communication from the War Office informing him that as reward for long and highly meritorious services the Army he has been awarded an annuity of £10. Mr Peacock put in 37 years' military service, taking active part in the Zulu war of 1879 during which he was specially recommended for good service, and in the' first Boer war of 1881. He served in the Oxford Regiment. and on the Staff as sergeant-major and afterwards the Bristol Rifles, now the Gloucesters, as sergeant and colour-sergt. He has made his home in Bristol for the last years. He was naturally much gratified'

Western Daily Press - Friday 22 February 1924

In haste

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Hi All,
James Peacock born 9 April 1856 Kingswood nr Bristol. 1911 census Kingswood, he is a baker married to Mary, 1921 and 1939 same. He probably dies Jan Qtr 1942 in Bristol District. No Military.
Did find James Peacock attested 22june 1859 age 19 born 1840 London, to 1st KDGds No.399 served S Africa 1 year and 17 days,

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Hi All
Sorry Knock on the door,
James Peacock 1 KDG, discharged Canterbury 11 Aug 1880 21 yrs.
Rai KLH