The Bernard Harris Collection of Medals to the 4th Regiment, South African Infantry

Three: Lance-Corporal J. J. Green, 4th Regiment, South African Infantry
1914-15 Star (Pte. J. J. Green 8th Infantry.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (L/Cpl. J. J. Green. 4th S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of all, very fine

Three: Private A. W. D. Henry, 4th Regiment, South African Infantry
1914-15 Star (Pte. A. W. D. Henry 6th. Infantry); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte. A. W. D. Henry. 4th S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of all, generally very fine (6) £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bernard Harris Collection of Medals to the 4th Regiment, South African Infantry.

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John Joseph Green was born in London in 1879, and attested for the 4th South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 25 August 1915, his papers stating previous service with the Western Province Mounted Rifles during the Boer War. Posted to France on 15 April 1916, his papers record 14 days Field Punishment No. 2 for drunkenness at Marseilles. Sent to the Western Front 20 July 1916, he was further punished for insolence in November 1916 and overstaying leave at the cessation of hostilities. He was discharged at Maitland on 27 June 1919.

Arthur William Douglas Henry was born in Kimberley in 1894 and attested for the 4th South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 28 August 1915. Disembarked at Marseilles 20 April 1916, he was wounded in action on 16 July 1916 and evacuated to England per Marama suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm, hand and leg. Sent to Military Hospital at Richmond, his papers note ‘amputation’ - although it remains unclear as to which limb was removed. He was discharged at Wynberg in March 1918.

Sold with copied service records for both recipients.