Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith (Lieut. G. W. Lines, Ladysmith Tn. Gd.) slight edge bruising, good very fine £260-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals relating to the Boer War formed by two brothers.

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George Walter Lines was born in Kineton, Warwickshire, on 2 December 1855. Educated at Kineton Grammar School. Came to South Africa in 1890 and was latterly a Commissioner for Oaths, Town Clerk of Ladysmith and Secretary to the Ladysmith Town Guard with the rank of Lieutenant.

With copied roll extract, biographical details and copied photographs.