Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (541 Pte. W. G. Johnston, C.I.V.) pin marks to edge, good very fine £100-£140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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William George Johnston, a salesman by occupation, joined the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (The City of London Regiment) - G Company - in 1891. He served in South Africa with the Infantry Battalion of the City Imperial Volunteers during the Boer War and was invalided home on 23 June 1900, arriving back in England in July 1900 (City Press 1 August 1900 refers). He was one of just 8 men from his volunteer unit to serve with the C.I.V.