1. Decoration: South Africa Medal 1877-79

Gazette Date: 1881-01-15

Gazette Issue: WO 100/46

Gazette Page: 18

Citation: Awarded as No. 2678 Pte J Trower, 2/4 Foot later Royal Lancaster Regiment. Engaged in fighting with Zulus.

Surname:	Trower
Initials:	J.
Rank:	Corporal
Army No.:	236
Notes:	MFP. 19/7/77 enlisted in 42 Brigade No. 981, age 20 years, occupation Packer, born Enfield, Sussex. Transferred to Rifle Brigade No. 1410, Transferred to Royal Lancaster Regiment, No. 2678, 1/10/86 transferred to MFP. 8/11/94 promoted Cpl. Served Home 19/7/77 to 28/5/79, South Africa 29/5/79 to 7/2/80, India 8/2/80 to 30/11/83, Home 1/12/83 to 18/7/98 to discharge at Portsmouth, time expired, conduct very good, address: 52 Ford Street, New Brompton, Nr Chatham, Kent. Formerly served in the 3 Staffordshire Militia. 25/7/88 married Elizabeth Chappell at Farnborough, Hampshire. John Trower.