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Frederick William Bergin, son of George Bergin and Emma Cook, was born on December 26, 1869 at Wandsworth, London. He was twin to George.[1]
On September 22, 1890 Fred enlisted in 2nd Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), at Perth, Scotland.[2] He went on to serve for twelve years. Three of those years was spent in South Africa fighting in the second Boer War alongside his brother Sydney, who was in the same regiment.
Fred was awarded the Kings South Africa Medal with two clasps, for his service in South Africa fighting in the second Boer War.[3]
Frederick died in September 1921.
First name(s): Frederick; Last name: BERGIN; Calculated year of birth: 1871; Parish of birth: Lambeth; Town of birth: London; County of birth: Surrey; Age at attestation: 19 years 9 months; Attestation date: 22 September 1890; Attestation corps: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders); Attestation soldier number: 4276
Name: Frederick Bergin; Campaign or Service: South Africa - Second Boer War; Service Date: 1899-1902; Service Location: South Africa; Regiment or Unit Name: 2nd Battalion The Black Watch; Regimental Number: 4276
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Categories: Wandsworth, Surrey (London) | Twins | Second Boer War | King's South Africa Medal | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
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we had to Kings South Africa Medal to King's.... can you change the category on his profile?