A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War

Three: Private A. Anderson, 10th and 18th Hussars

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (2993 Cpl., 10th Hussars); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (2993 Pte., 10th Hussars); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (6345 Pte., 1/Hrs.) contact marks, nearly very fine (3) £250-300

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

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Andrew Anderson was born in St. Andrews, Fife. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the Hussars of the Line at Dundee on 14 February 1896, aged 18 years, 1 month. Posted to the 10th Hussars he served in South Africa, November 1899-May 1903. He transferred to the Army Reserve in May 1903, being discharged in February 1908.

With copied service papers.