An unusual Great War M. C. group to Major B. T. Ward, London Regiment, late Royal Sussex Regiment and Colonial Forces, who was present at the Defence of Mafeking

MILITARY CROSS, G.V.R., unnamed; CAPE OF GOOD HOPE GENERAL SERVICE 1880-97, 1 clasp, Bechuanaland (Pte., Kimberley Rifles); QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Mafeking (Tpr., Prot. Rgt.), officially reimpressed; 1914-15 STAR (Capt., R. Suss. R.); BRITISH WAR and VICTORY MEDALS (Major), mounted court style for display, earlier awards about very fine, the remainder very fine and better (6)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The AA Upfill-Brown Collection.

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M.C., London Gazette, 1 January, 1919.
M.I.D., London Gazette, 15 June, 1916.

Major Bertrand Thomas Ward is confirmed on the official roll as having seen service with 'D'Squadron of the Protectorate Regiment at the Defence of Mafeking. His previous entitlement to the Bechuanaland clasp is also verified.