Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Belfast (2992 Pte. T. Stannard, 11th Hussars) good very fine £90-120

Thomas Stannard was born in Liverpool, Lancashire. A Warehouse Labourer by occupation and a member of the Liverpool Volunteers, he attested for the 11th Hussars at Birkenhead on 13 September 1888, aged 20 years. He served in South Africa, July 1890-October 1892 and in India, October 1892-February 1896. Transferred to the Army Reserve in February 1896, he was recalled to the Colours in January 1900. With the Remount Company 11th Hussars he served in South Africa, March 1900-August 1901. He was discharged on 23 September 1901 on the termination of his first period of engagement. On 10 October 1914 he re-enlisted into the 16th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment. He was discharged due to rheumatism on 3 April 1918 and was awarded the Silver War Badge but no war medals. With copied research.