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Atkins, John

UK, The Kaffir Wars Medal Roll, 1857

Initials
J
Full Name
Atkins, John
Nationality
British
Service From Date
1850
Service To Date
1853
Service
Royal Navy
Ship
hms castor
Conflict Period
Xhosa Wars
Served For
United Kingdom
award
Thumbnail ImageSOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1854 (1834 – 1853).
award
Thumbnail ImageSouth Africa Medal (Kaffir Medal)
unit
Thumbnail ImageRoyal Navy
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Publication info

Publication Title
UK, The Kaffir Wars Medal Roll, 1857
Content Source
The National Archives of the UK iconThe National Archives of the UK
Last Updated
23/03/2023
Description
This was a series of conflicts between the Boers, British and the Xhosa (referred to as Kaffirs in the 19th century).