A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2641 Gnr. W. Pitcaithly, 82nd Bty. R.F.A.) surname officially re-impressed, good very fine £70-90

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

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William Pitcaithly was born in Stirling, Scotland. A Farm Servant by occupation, he attested for the Royal Artillery on 20 December 1899, aged 24 years. Served with the 97th and 82nd batteries R.F.A. Also served in the Great War and was awarded the 1914 Star trio. With some copied service and pension papers, roll extract and m.i.c.