1. Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal

Gazette Date: 1901-07-09

Gazette Issue: WO 100/205

Gazette Page: 145

Citation: Claslps: Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith. Awarded as Sgt. Royal Irish Fusiliers, No. 3784.

Surname:	McAlister
Initials:	E.
Rank:	Staff Sergeant
Army No.:	.1217
Notes:	MPSC. 7/1/91 enlisted in the Royal Irish Fusiliers, No. 3784. Born Malta, occupation Barber. Transferred to MPSC. Served South Africa 9 months, Egypt 5.1 years. 6/1/12 to discharge at Aldershot, time expired, age 40 years, served 21 years, conduct Very Good, address: 10 Whitworth Road, Gosport, Hampshire. Awarded the South Africa Medal and Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Edward McAlister. He has the same No. as A/Cpl A J Blyth, MFP.