A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War

Pair: Gunner E. S. Franklin, 28th Battery, Royal Field Artillery

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (7791 Gnr., 28 B., R.F.A.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (7791 Gnr., R.F.A.) edge bruising, contact marks, good fine (2) £140-180

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

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Ernest Sidney Franklin was born in Athlone. A Cook by occupation, he attested for the Royal Artillery at London on 21 January 1895, aged 18 years, 4 months. Served in the 28th battery R.F.A. in South Africa, December 1899-January 1903. Transferred to the Army Reserve in January 1903 and discharged on 8 January 1907. With copied service papers and roll extracts. With copied m.i.c. showing a Driver Ernest S. Franklin of the Lahore Reserve Park A.S.C. serving in France from 22 September 1914.