The John Nicholson Collection of medals to men who fought in the Kaffir Wars of 1834-53

South Africa 1834-53 (J. Newman. 45th Regt.) edge bruising and contact marks, therefore fine £180-£220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The John Nicholson Collection of medals to men who fought in the Kaffir Wars of 1834-53.

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Joseph Newman was born in the Parish of Todingham, Gloucestershire, and enlisted into the 45th Foot at Gloucester on 30 April 1842, aged 22 years 6 months, a labourer by trade. He served abroad at the Cape of Good Hope for 16 years 1 month, taking part in the Kaffir Wars of 1846-47 and 1850-53. He was discharged Free to Pension at Curragh Camp on 23 June 1863, his conduct being ‘very good’ and in possession of 5 Good Conduct Badges. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal at Armagh on 7 June 1863. Sold with copied discharge papers and other research.