County: County Durham
Issued on: Return
Dates of presentations: 14/06/1901, 02/07/1902
Number issued: 2
14/06/1901 presentation
10079 Trooper [Sergeant] Robert COLMAN
02/07/1902 presentation
2483 Private John South BRISCOE
Presentation made by Captain Thompson, in the Drill Hall, West Rainton.
Briscoe also received a clock and a purse of gold.
Medal & clock inscribed: "Presented to Private John Briscoe by the inhabitants of the Raintons and District for his services in the Boer War, from 1899-1902".
BACK FROM THE FRONT.
WEST RAINTON VOLUNTEER ENTERTAINED.
A complimentary supper was given in the Drill Hall, West Rainton, on Friday evening, to Sergeant Robert COLMAN, 2nd D.A.V., on his return from South Africa. The supper was followed by a smoking concert. The entertainment was arranged by Major White, who is in command of the 2nd D.A.V. at West Rainton. There was a very good attendance, and ample justice was done to an excellent supper, prepared by Mrs Chapman, of Durham. At the “smoker” Mr Ralph Richardson, J.P., of Field House, presided. The usual loyal toasts were duly honoured, and Major White, in proposing the toast of the evening, bore testimony to the appreciation in which Sergeant COLMAN was held by his comrades. He was the only one out of their company to volunteer for service in South Africa, but he felt sure that many more would have done so had they had the opportunity. It was intended to present Sergt. COLMAN with a handsome gold medal, bit it did not arrive in time. It will be forwarded in a few days, and will be duly presented.
Sergeant COLMAN feelingly responded, and thanked the donors for their gift, and also for the enthusiastic and cordial welcome home which they gave him last Monday (applause). …….
West Rainton.
PRESENTATION TO A SOLDIER.
