The Sid Thurgar Collection of Boer War Medals

Five: Private A. H. Sowerby, 5th Lancers, later 12th Lancers, who was wounded on the Western Front on 10 April 1917

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal (4732. Pte A. H. Sowerby. 5/Lcrs.) engraved naming; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4732. Pte. H. Sowerby. 5th. Lancers.); 1914 Star, with clasp (1282 Tptr: A. H. Sowerby. 12/Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (L-1282 Pte. A. H. Sowerby. 12-Lrs.) edge bruising and contact marks to the Boer War pair, these nearly very fine; the Great War trio good very fine (5) £260-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Sid Thurgar Collection of Boer War Medals.

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Alex H. Sowerby attested for the 5th Lancers and served with them in South Africa during the Boer War. Transferring to the 12th Lancers, he saw further service during the Great War on the Western Front from 21 August 1914, and is recorded as having been wounded by gun shot to the face and right leg on 10 April 1917.

Sold with copied research.