Three: Corporal T. Newns, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Modder River (6560 Corl., A. & S. Highrs.); Coronation 1911 (Sergt. T. W. Newns); Special Constabulary Long Service, G.V.R., 1st issue (Sergt. Thomas W. Newns) good very fine (3) £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals relating to the Boer War formed by two brothers.

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Thomas Whitmore Newns was born in Eaglesham, Renfrewshire. A Clerk by occupation and a member of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Scottish Rifles, he enlisted in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Glasgow on 23 May 1898, aged 20 years. With the 1st Battalion he served in South Africa, 27 October 1899-23 May 1900 and was awarded the Queen’s medal with one clasp. Returning to England he was posted to the Depot in September 1901 and attained the rank of Sergeant in January 1904. Transferred to the Army Reserve in July 1907; he was discharged on 22 May 1910. With copied service papers and verification.