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QSA (2) Modder River, Paardeberg (3982 Pte. R. Parker, A. & S. Highrs:).

Wounded at Paardeberg on 18 February 1900.

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IGS 1895 (1) Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (5122 Pte. J. Campbell 2d Bn. Arg: & Suthd Highrs:);
QSA (1) Modder River (5122 Pte. J. Campbell, A. & S. Highrs:);
together with Boer War Memorial Medal 1899-1902, by Emil Fuchs, 45mm, bronze, the obverse depicting an angel over a dying soldier, inscribed above ‘To the memory of those who gave their lives for Queen and country’, inscribed in plaque below ‘South African Campaign 1899-1900’, the reverse featuring a stylised bare-footed warrior sheathing his sword, ‘Pax’ inscribed above.

Private J. Campbell died at Wynberg on 30 November 1899, of wounds received at Modder River on 28 November 1899.

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DCM GV (1489 Pte J. Coyne. 9/A .& S. Hdrs - T.F.);
QSA (3) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (404 Pte J. Coyne. A. & S. Highrs:);
[ 1914/15 Star ];
BWM (1489 Pte. J. Coyne. A. & S. H.)
[ VM ]

DCM London Gazette 30 June 1915: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying back into a trench a wounded comrade under heavy fire, and after having dressed his wound. He had to cover a distance of 100 yards to reach the trench.’

James Coyne served during the Second Boer War with the 1st Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Entitled to SA01 clasp.

He later served during the Great War with the 1/9th (The Dumbartonshire) Battalion in the French theatre of war from 19 February 1915. In April the Battalion moved into Ypres, ‘Battalion records note that on 3rd May the line was shortened and the Dumbartons withdrew into Sanctuary Wood. Lieutenant A. D. McAnderson killed 8th. Enemy launched a bitter attack on the 10th, records the War Diary, followed by a furious bombardment and a cloud of gas. The Germans then came forward - ‘This was the Ninth’s day of glory and of death.’ Casualties over 300. Lieutenant Colonel C. B. Clark; Lieutenant F. R. H. Hutton; Second Lieutenants G. H. G. Birrell and K. J. Campbell among those killed. Relieved from forward area 17th and withdrew to billets near Poperinghe. Joined 10th Brigade, 4th Division and moved forward to La Brique sector 21st. Captain R. S. Findlay; Lieutenants J. C. Bonnar and J. Jackson killed 22nd. Another gas attack on 24th caused high casualties - strength recorded at 11pm as just 2 officers and 85 other ranks. Captain A. G. Brown; Lieutenant G. G. Chrystal among those killed. Amalgamated with the 1/7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 27th May.’ (British Battalions on the Western Front, January to June 1915, by R. Westlake refers)

From the next Morton and Eden sale.

QSA (4) Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal (3217 Pte J. Robertson, A. & S. H.);
KSA (2) (3217 Pte J. Robertson. A. And S. Highrs:).

Together with two large, ornate prize medals, unnamed, and another, engraved to the reverse ‘Won by J. E. Robertson Dunlow. H. 1 Mile Hcp. Oct. 1899’, all marked ‘Sterling Silver W.H.’;

Lance-Sergeant J. Robertson, of St. Giles, London, is confirmed on the QSA & KSA medal rolls with entitlement as above.

Also offered with original parchment ‘certificate of character on discharge’ dated 51.7.1902 (‘very good’), ‘certificate of discharge’ and ‘certificate of service’ (this damaged), confirming his final years of service with the 21st Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps between 14 June 1904 and 21 March 1908.

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QSA (2) Cape Colony, Paardeberg (3765 Pte. W. R. Weller, A. & S. Highrs:)

Spink say wounded at the Battle of Paardeberg, 18 February 1900.

QSA verified on WO100/206p98.

Service papers extant. William Richard Weller. Born 1871 in Hammersmith, London, Middlesex, England.

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QSA (2) Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (Pte ASH);
1914 Star with copy bar (Pte 2/A.&S. Highrs);
BWM and VM (7919 Sjt W. Robertson A. & S.H.)

William Robertson landed France 10/8/14, not issued bar and roses, later wounded with 6/7 R. Sco Fus 9/4/17