Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Belfast, South Africa 1901 (52046 Gnr. T. Jones, 44th Bty. R.F.A.) slight edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £80-100

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

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Thomas Jones was born in West Bromwich, Birmingham. A Moulder by occupation, he attested for the Royal Artillery at Colchester on 5 December 1885, aged 21 years. Served in India, September 1887-January 1892. In 1887 he claimed the Queen’s Pardon on confession of fraudulent Enlistment - having been a deserter from the Royal Engineers as 19806 Driver W. Johnson. He served in South Africa, January 1900-May 1901. He was one of only two men of the 44th Battery to be awarded the ‘Belfast’ clasp. Discharged on completing his period of engagement on 1 April 1902. With copied service papers and roll extracts.