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Africa Star
Good afternoon,
I have seen an Africa Star with owner's name and number engraved. I think it could be South African, as the name is Botha. Is it a common practice, and is it possible to find that on other Stars ? Laurent |
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South African Stars were named, also Indian I think.
British ones weren't named although some are privately engraved. After WWII "Boots The Chemist" offered such a service in Britain. |
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Thank you for these precisions. The number is CS 276565 P. BOTHA. Is it possible to find something about this South-African soldier ?
Laurent |
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I would imagine that it will be possible to find more information from his service records but that's not something I've done, other forum members may help out with that.
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The WWII service records are held at the defence force archives in Pretoria. There are some researchers who specialise in this field - details in this thread : https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=54586.
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Regards Arthur |
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Thank you for the informations
Laurent |
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