| Surname: | Magor |
| Initials: | R J |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 556 |
| Notes: | MFP. 12/3/85 he enlisted in the Lancashire Fusiliers, born Cork, Ireland, occupation Carpenter. Served India 10.1 years, South Africa 3 years. 22/2/06 discharged at Aldershot, time expired, age 35 years, served 21 years, address: 37 Wood Street Road, Brompton, Nr Chatham. 23/2/1885 he enlisted in the 1 Lancashire Fusiliers No. 934, age 14.1 years, occupation Carpenter, next of kin Mother: 15 Lowe Wood Street, Old Brompton, Chatham. 15/5/1897 transferred to MFP, 21/2/1904 Cpl, 22/2/1906 discharged. Served Home 23/2/1885 to 9/2/1896, India 10/2/1886 to 11/3/1896, Home 12/3/1896 to 1/11/1899, South Africa 2/11/1899, to 13/11/1902, Home 14/11/1902 to 22/2/1906 to discharge. 3/7/1903 he married Harriet Pitchell at St Paul's Church, Charlton, London. Richard James Magor. Extract from the Weekly Despatch (London) 11 March 1900, Casualties, Nata, February 24, Military Foot Police - Wounded: 556, L/Cpl R, Magor. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 200 July 5, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith.24/2/1900 wounded at Natal. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/355 Page: 305 Dec. 23, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. |