A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War

Army L.S. & G.C. (2), E.VII.R. (2667 Sq. Q.M. Sjt. F. W. Miller, 10/Hussars); another, G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (532912 S. Sjt. E. Doddrell, 10-H.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. with refitted fixed suspension (47007 RSM W A Mitchell, 10 Hussars) renamed, edge bruising, contact marks, nearly very fine and better (3) £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War.

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Frederick Wilhelm Miller was born near Koblentz, Germany. A Musician by occupation, he attested for the 10th Hussars at London on 21 November 1887, aged 15 years, 3 months. He served in South Africa, November 1899-March 1901 and was awarded the Queen’s medal with clasps for Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen and South Africa 1901. Served in India, October 1902-October 1908. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. Medal with gratuity by A.O. 90 of 1906. Appointed Serjeant in September 1900; Serjeant Trumpeter in January 1901 and Squadron Quartermaster Serjeant in October 1903. Discharged at Gosport on 20 November 1908 having completed his second period of engagement.

Medal to Miller with copied service papers.