Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith (588 Pte. T. Latto, K.R.R.C.) extremely fine £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection formed by Peter Wardrop.

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Killed in action at Ladysmith on 6 January 1900.

On this day the Boer forces made their one and only serious attack on the defences at Ladysmith, when they attacked Wagon Hill. It was early morning when they launched their attack on the positions held by the K.R.R.C. on Wagon Hill, and those of the Manchester Regiment at Caesars Camp. The attack was repulsed with heavy losses on both sides, including ten men of the K.R.R.C.