The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late A. A. Mount

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Ladysmith (2478 Pte. W. Puckridge, Devon Regt.) extremely fine £180-220

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

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William Puckridge was born in the Parish of Mile End, London. A labourer by trade, he attested for service with the Devonshire Regiment on 5 March 1889. Transferred to the Reserve in 1897, he was recalled in 1899. Serving with the 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment in South Africa he was severely wounded at Colenso, 15 December 1899. He was discharged on 4 March 1902. Sold with copied service papers.