Role of the Royal Artillery

[Arfer]

I am trying to research a New Zealand War medal to a member of the Riding Establishment of the Royal Artillery.

The medal is named as follows:

1835 BOMBDR John Donovan RID ESTAB RA

I have found out that a number of the Artillery were mounted on local horses and used as cavalry during the war. I am presuming that Bdr Donovan was sent out to train the horses and men.

Any further information would be gratefully accepted.

Thanks,

Phil

[kaiser]

Phil the only thing i can add is that the medal should be dated 1864-1866, he served in the late J Bty 4th Brigade before being transfered into the Gunner Riding Establishment(only 2 names on the roll) and took part in the following campaign;

Waikato, Tauranga, Wanganui

Andrew