A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War

Pair: Gunner G. Denton, 79th Battery, Royal Field Artillery

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen (72171 Gnr., 79th Bty. R.F.A.) service number corrected; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (72171 Gnr., R.F.A.) slight edge bruising and contact marks, about very fine (2) £100-140

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

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George Denton was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. A Carter by occupation, he attested for the Royal Artillery at Huddersfield on 28 March 1889, aged 18 years, 4 months. He served with the Field Artillery in India, February 1891-February 1897 when he was transferred to the Army Reserve. Recalled in October 1899, he served in South Africa with the 79th Battery R.F.A., November 1899-March 1902. He was discharged in March 1902 having completed his period of service. Several times imprisoned during his military career. With copied service papers and roll extracts.