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1750 Pte. T. Simpson NF PoW 4/4/1900 Reddersburg 7 years 7 months ago #47868

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QSA 1899-1902 WITH CLASPS FOR CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE & TRANSVAAL TO, 1750.PTE.T.SIMPSON.NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. THE RECIPIENT WAS TAKEN PRISONER OF WAR AT REDDERSBURG 4-4-1900.
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1750 Pte. T. Simpson NF PoW 4/4/1900 Reddersburg 7 years 7 months ago #47876

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A cracking little action - if ignominious for the British - very unpleasant for Tommy Atkins, and not a common casualty on the market.
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1750 Pte. T. Simpson NF PoW 4/4/1900 Reddersburg 7 years 7 months ago #47885

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azyeoman,

A very nice medal.

Did you have an opportunity to handle the medal? I was wondering what that top clasp was like.

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David
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1750 Pte. T. Simpson NF PoW 4/4/1900 Reddersburg 7 years 7 months ago #47900

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Hi David,
I'll check when I receive it.

All the best,
John

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