Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal (880 Pte. J. Raby, W. Riding Regt.) good very fine £120-160

James Raby was born in the Parish of St. Michael’s, Coventry. A labourer by occupation, he attested for the West Riding Regiment on 24 September 1884, aged 21 years, 6 months. With the regiment he served in India, September 1885-December 1889. He was transferred to the Army Reserve on 23 September 1891. Re-engaged in September 1896, he was arrested, imprisoned and released from service in February 1898. Recalled to the colours in December 1899, he saw service in South Africa. He was discharged on 30 September 1901 on completion of his period of engagement. Clasps confirmed; sold with copied service papers.