A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (47451 Dr. J. W. Dickens, J.B. R.H.A.) very fine £90-120

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

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John W. Dickens was born in Manchester. A Collier by occupation, he attested for the Artillery on 20 February 1885. Served with ‘A’ Battery R.H.A. in India, September 1887-February 1893. Transferred to the reserve in February 1897. Recalled he served with ‘J’ and ‘M’ Batteries in South Africa, March 1900-October 1901. With copied roll extract and some service details.