Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (3031 Pte. J. Harris, Essex Regt.) good very fine £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late A. A. Mount.

View
Collection

Joseph Harris was born near Colchester and enlisted into the Essex Regiment in 1890. He was on home service until transferred to the Reserve in 1895. Recalled to the 1st Battalion Essex Regiment in November 1899, he served in South Africa, 11 November 1899 - 8 April 1900. He received a gunshot wound at Wolvekraal on 11 February 1900 which rendered him unfit for further service. He was discharged in September 1900. Sold with copied service papers.