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David
On the Great War (1914-1918) Forum, there is a reference to a Major S.H. Chapin (4DG); he was deprived of his DSO after dismissal by Court Martial in 1918 (apparently for bigamy). His WW1 trio were issued 3/1950 and were/are extant.
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IL.

From the City Coins auction, 4 November 2022

QSA (5) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (1933 Corpl: R. Hughes. S. A. Lt Horse)
Sold with copied Rolls for S. A. Lt Horse and 2nd Kitchener’s Fighting Scouts.

QSA (6) Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (400 Tpr: F. E. Brooks. S.A. Lt Horse:)

QSA (6) Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (286 Tpr: A. Inkster. S.A. Lt Horse:) Obverse rubbed.

Picture courtesy of Spink

QSA (4) Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (318 S. Sjt: Maj: H. Henry. S. A. Lt Horse)

Hugh Henry was born in Scotland and travelled to South Africa to work as a miner. Joining the South African Light Horse, he was seriously wounded at Colenso with his discharge papers stating that his 'arms and equipment were taken by the Boers'. In this battle the Light Horse formed part of Dundonald's Mounted Column on the right of the British line. Henry later re-engaged with the South African Light Horse and was noted as 'previously described as a deserter'. Spink say this suggests 'that he was also taken prisoner at Colenso.'

The QSA roll says he deserted long after Colenso



SA01 clasp withheld (WO100/275p73).

Picture courtesy of Noonan's

QSA (1) Natal (1645 Tpr: A. Baker. S.A. Lt. Horse) good very fine £140-£180

Arthur Baker served with the South African Light Horse during the Boer War, and was dangerously wounded in action whilst doing a reconnaissance near Elandslaagte on 17 April 1900. He subsequently died of his wounds at Ladysmith on 21 April 1900.

Verified on WO100/274p23

The medal to Tpr Baker sold for a hammer price of GBP 360. Totals: GBP 464. R 10,090. AUD 830. NZD 900. CAD 750. USD 560. EUR 510

Picture courtesy of Noonan's

QSA (6) Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (818 Tpr: S. B. [sic] Terry. S.A. Lt. Horse);
[ KSA (2) ]

Sydney Darcy Terry was born in Aldershot. A Clerk by occupation, he had previously served in the 1st Hants Volunteers. During the Boer War he served in the South African Light Horse, 14 November 1899-16 October 1900.

Terry attested for the Imperial Yeomanry on 31 January 1901 and was commissioned Lieutenant into the 44th (Suffolk) Company 12th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry on 13 April 1901. Serving until the end of the war.