Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Ladysmith (146 Tpr. H. Hathorn, Colonial Scouts) nearly extremely fine £140-180

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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Fergus Hugh Hathorn was born in Maritzburg on 17 April 1875. He was educated at the High School, Durban and at Hilton College. Employed as an Accountant and Conveyancer. He joined the Colonial Scouts at Pietermaritzburg on 29 November 1899 and was discharged on 17 March 1900, having served in the relief of Ladysmith operations. The Colonial Scouts were disbanded on 3/4 April 1900. At the time of his enlistment, he was living at 176 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. With copied enrolment paper, roll extract and other research including photocopied photograph.