Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (4801 Pte. C. Baugh, Manchester Regt.) some edge bruising and contact marks, about very fine £260-300

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

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Charles Baugh was born in Manchester. A Labourer by occupation and a member of the Royal Lancaster Regiment (Militia), he attested for the Manchester Regiment at Manchester on 16 December 1895, aged 18 years, 6 months. With the regiment he served in Gibraltar, November 1897-August 1899; South Africa, August 1899-March 1903, and Singapore, March-November 1903. Transferred to the Army Reserve in November 1903 and discharged on 15 December 1911. With copied service papers and roll extracts. Also entitled to the King’s medal with two clasps.