India General Service, 1895-1902,1 clasp Relief of Chitral 1895 (5286 Pte. E. Pemberton, 1st Bn. K. R. Rifle Corps), engraved in a running script; Queen’s South Africa, 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (5286 Pte E. Pemberton, K.R.R.C.); Kings South Africa, 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5286 Pte E. Pemberton, K.R.R.C.) 5286 Private E. Pemberton, King’s Royal Rifle Corps GVF/EF

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Born in Stanley, Mossley, Cheshire and enlisted age 23 years 6.7.1889 at Winchester. Posted to India 25.11.1990 serving 6 years, 50 days. Transferred to the Army Reserve 19.1.1897. Recalled 13.11.1899, South Africa 13.12.1899, serving 2 years, 188 days. Home 19.6.1902 and discharged 30.6.1902 having served a total of 13 years. His next of kin was his father James who lived at Church Street, Saddleworth, Yorkshire. This regiment saw much action in the 2 years spent in South Africa.