The Barrett J. Carr Collection of Boer War Medals

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (5688 Tpr. M. McGoverin, N.Z.M.R. 8th Cont.), edge nicks, polished, nearly very fine £120-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Barrett J. Carr Collection of Boer War Medals.

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Martin McGovern, a labourer from Darfield, Canterbury, attested for the 8th N.Z. Contingent and was embarked in the S.S. Cornwall in February 1902. A member of ‘E’ Squadron, he served variously in Cape Colony, Orange Free State and the Transvaal. McGovern died in December 1955 and is buried in Taita Cemetery; sold with copied research and roll confirmation - he was sent his Medal & clasp in 1907.