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Hello goose, lovely to see, i was looking for those for years, well done.

Picture courtesy of DNW

[ IGS (1) ]
QSA (4) Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (5570 Pte. G. Davidson. Gordon Highrs:)
[ KSA (2) ]

George Davidson was born in the Parish of Udney, Aberdeenshire, and attested for the Gordon Highlanders at Aberdeen on 20 January 1896, aged 18 years 2 months, a farm servant by trade. He served in India from December 1897 to September 1899, taking part in the Punjab Frontier operations of 1897-98 (medal and clasp).

He served in South Africa from 24 September 1899, and took part in the action of Elandslaagte, 21 October 1899, and served throughout the defence of Ladysmith. He also participated in the operations with the Natal Field Force during the actions at Laing’s Nek and Belfast in June and August 1900. He was also entitled to the King’s South Africa Medal.

He transferred to the Military Foot Police on 1 December 1901 and served with this unit until his final discharge on 23 October 1918. He did not serve overseas during the Great War but was mentioned for services rendered during the war (London Gazette 24 February 1917).

On offer on eBay, an IGS (2) to an Elandslaagte man

Described as:

Genuine IGS 96 Punjab Medal to Gordon Highlander also entitled Boer war (inc Elandsglaagte clasp) and WW1 trio (mons clasp) presumed KIA Nov 1914

5527 Pte Robson Clark Gordon Highlanders

Born 1875 St Nicholas, Aberdeen

Lived Forres, Moray

Enlisted 11 Dec 1895 into Gordon Hdrs

Entitled IGS 96
QSA (Clasps Defence of Ladysmith, Belfast, Laings Nek and Elandslaagte)
WW1 1914 Star (with Mons clasp) Trio

At Elandslaagte x4 Victoria crosses were won by the Gordons!!

The Gordons were present at both 1903 and 1911 Delhi Durburs in India during his 10 years stationed there!!

05 Feb 1904 - Tried by Courts Martial and reduced to the ranks for drunkeness

After a short period in Egypt before WW1 the 2nd Batt entered France 07 Oct 1914

First action was 20th Oct 1914 and then continuous until 04 Nov 1914 when he was posted Missing in Action and later presumed KIA.

They landed in France with a full strength Battalion (1000 strong) and by the 01 Nov 1914 the strength was recorded as 3 Officers and 200 other ranks (included Robson). Four days of further heavy fighting resulted in his and many of the lucky 200 to run out of luck!!

War diary for 29 Oct states "240 dead Germans being counted in front of one platoon alone"

During this crazy 2 week period another 2 Gordons won the Victoria Cross

Includes in depth report from Gordon Hdr Museum on the man

Feeling rather fortunate this morning as i was able to secure my 1st Elandslaagte medal to the 5th lancers.
4325 W. M. Scott of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers.
Clasps for Defence Of Ladysmith and Elandslaagte, but i am led to believe he was also entitled to CC and SA01
This medal sold last at DNW in May 2018, hammer was GBP750.00
Surprisingly, last night I picked it up for GBP550.00

Bilcoboy59
David's book "Elandslaagte Account and Medal Roll" shows him as having two clasps; Elandslaagte and DofL. My CD Cavalry roll also shows him as having CC and SA1901 and transferred to the Army Reserve. You can check that on the rolls at the UKNA (accessible on this site).
Regards
IL.

Bicolboy59,

That is a great price for an Elandslaagte to the 5th Lancers.

Yes, his full entitlement is QSA (4) CC Eland DoL SA01.

William Murch Scott. Born 1874 in St Andrews, Portland, Dorset. Service papers available.