Peter Edmunds, 2nd 24th (The 2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot

Posts : 3379 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

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Western Mail 05 January 1939

Any information appreciated.

Salute

Posts : 305 Join date : 2011-10-18 Location : Cornwall

Andy,

This is what I have:

THOMAS John – Private – 25B/1391 – 2nd/24th
See 1925 photo 25b/971 Driscoll.
Personal details:Baptised Peter Edmonds this being his true name.
Brothers/sisters: One brother known.
Name sometimes spelt Edmunds.
Service details: Did not die in South Africa as reported.
Arrived Casemate Barracks Gibraltar 13/1/1880 aboard H.M.S.Orontes.
Reported to Royal Hospital Chelsea, London as an in-pensioner under AO68/GEN/5162.
Honours/awards: South Africa Medal 1877-8-9 “Clasp 1877-8-9”. Held by The Royal Welsh (formerly South Wales Borderers – Royal Regiment of Wales 24th/41st Foot) Museum Brecon.
Death: Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales 4/1/1939 at his brother’s home.
Buried Bridgend.
Footnote: A John Edmonds from Pontypool was reported as “Killed Isandlwana” in the Free Press of Monmouth 1879.

Regards,

Tim

Posts : 3379 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Hi Tim

Many thanks for the information, that is fantastic.

Salute

Subject: Peter Edmunds 2/ 24th Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:01 am

Hi Tim& Andy
The Noble 24th has the following ; Thomas , J. 1391 Private 2/ 24th Regt ( Alias J. Edmonds )
Reported at Chelsea , South Africa Medal with Clasp 1877-7-8-79 . ( Regimental Property ) .
90th

Posts : 3379 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon

Hi 90th

Many thanks.

Appreciated.

Salute

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