Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902 (3), no clasp (2482 Pte. W. Pickersgill, W. Yorkshire Regt.; 77489 Gnr. J. Kane, 78th Bty. R.F.A.; 29552 Pte. D. Johnston, Rand Rifles) last with official correction initial, good very fine (3) £180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Donald G. Mellen Collection.

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John Kane was born in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. A Farm Labourer by occupation, he attested for the Royal Artillery at Dublin on 3 February 1890, aged 18 years, 6 months. He served in India, January 1893-November 1896. Transferred to the Reserve in February 1897, he was recalled to the Colours in October 1899 and served in South Africa, October 1899-May 1901. Serving with the 14th Battery R.F.A. at Colenso, he was reported ‘Missing in Action’, 15 December 1899, later released (published casualty roll) and slightly wounded, 15 December 1899 (in service papers). Kane was discharged on 1 April 1902 having completed his period of engagement. With copied service papers and roll extract which indicate he was entitled to the clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith.