Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast, Orange Free State (9871 Gnr. W. Steer, 42nd Bty. R.F.A.) clasps mounted in that order, attempted erasure of battery number, slight edge bruising, very fine £90-120

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

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William Steer was born in Exeter, Devonshire. A Labourer by occupation and a member of the Devon Artillery Militia, he attested for the Royal Artillery at Exeter on 10 June 1895, aged 18 years. He served in India, October 1897-September 1899 and then in South Africa, September 1899-June 1903. Served with the 42nd Battery from September 1899; with the 4th Divisional Ammunition Column from December 1900; 73rd Battery from March 1902. Transferred to the Army Reserve in June 1903 and discharged in June 1907. With copied service papers and roll extracts - clasps confirmed.