Pair: Quartermaster Serjeant W. Sprong, Befordshire Regiment

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902 (3153 Q.M. Sejt., Bedford. Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small reverse letters (3153 Cr. Sgt., Bedf. R.) some edge bruising and contact marks, very fine (2) £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War.

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William Sprong was born in Woking, Surrey. A Gardener by occupation, he attested for General Service at Lambeth Police Court on 15 September 1874, aged 18 years, 7 months. Posted to the 2nd Battalion 16th Regiment, he served in the East Indies, February 1876-October 1884 and South Africa, February 1900-September 1901. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. Medal in 1892. Promoted to Colour Sergeant in 1886 and Quartermaster Serjeant in 1893.

Discharged at his own request on 14 December 1901.

With copied service papers and census research.