A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901 (6118 Corpl. J. H. Young, R.E.) contact marks, nearly very fine £60-80

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

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James Henry Young was born in Marylebone, London. A Fitter by occupation and a member of the 1st Middlesex R.E.(Vols.), he attested for short service with the Royal Engineers at London on 8 February 1900, aged 22 years, 2 months. Served in South Africa, March 1900-April 1901 and was discharged having completed his period of service on 29 April 1901 and was paid a war gratuity of £6.5.0. As a Blacksmith and still a member of the 1st Middlesex R.E. (Vols.) he attested for the Territorial Army on 15 April 1908. Served with the B.E.F., January 1915-April 1916 - additionally awarded the 1914-15 Star trio. With copied service papers, roll extract and m.i.c.