Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Talana, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (5112 Pte. W. Steward. Rl: Dublin Fus:) minor edge nicks, good very fine £240-£280

William Steward was born in Dublin in 1875 and attested for the Royal Dublin Fusiliers on 2 July 1894, having previously served in the Regiment’s 3rd Militia Battalion. He served with the 2nd Battalion in India from 10 February 1896 to 17 May 1897, and then in South Africa from 18 May 1897 to 20 October 1902, seeing active service in South Africa throughout the Boer War (also entitled to a King’s South Africa Medal with both date clasps). He Transferred to the Army Reserve on 21 October 1902, and was discharged on 1 July 1906, after 12 years’ service.

Sold with copied service papers and medal roll extract.