QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghost dates, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen (2496 Pte J. Blackburn, Scots Gds:); officially impressed. Toned, very fine. Private John Blackburn was born c. 1880 in Lancashire, and attested for service with the Scots Guards on the 26th of November 1898, at the age of 18, having previously worked as a Farm Labourer. He was slightly wounded in action at the heavy fighting at Slapkrantz on the 28th of July 1900, and was presented this medal by King Edward VII on the 12th of June 1901. He served for a total of 12 years with the Colours, being discharged from further service on the 25th of November, 1910. Sold with copy attestation papers.
QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghost dates, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen (2496 Pte J. Blackburn, Scots Gds:); officially impressed. Toned, very fine. Private John Blackburn was born c. 1880 in Lancashire, and attested for service with the Scots Guards on the 26th of November 1898, at the age of 18, having previously worked as a Farm Labourer. He was slightly wounded in action at the heavy fighting at Slapkrantz on the 28th of July 1900, and was presented this medal by King Edward VII on the 12th of June 1901. He served for a total of 12 years with the Colours, being discharged from further service on the 25th of November, 1910. Sold with copy attestation papers.
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