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15 May 2024

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№ 600

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15 May 2024

Hammer Price:
£480

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal (565 Tpr. J. B. Walker. Imp: Lt: Horse.) minor edge bruise, otherwise toned, nearly extremely fine £300-£400

John Brownlee Walker was born in Grahamstown, South Africa on 14 June 1877. He enlisted in the Imperial Light Horse at Martizburg on 2 October 1899, and is confirmed on the roll for all four clasps. He was discharged from the Imperial Light Horse on 14 April 1900, and died on 20 March 1952.