Three: Private J. A. Smith, 2nd Regiment, South African Infantry, who was wounded in action on the Somme, 17 July 1916, and taken prisoner of war on the Western Front, 12 April 1918

1914-15 Star (Pte J. A. Smith 7th Infantry); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte J. A. Smith 2nd S.A.I.) very fine (3) £50-£70

John Alexander Smith resided in Beaconsfield, Kimberley, South Africa, and attested for service during the Great War 6 October 1914. He served in the Egyptian theatre of war prior to serving with the 2nd Regiment, South African Infantry in France from 23 May 1916. Smith was wounded in action on the Somme, 17 July 1916, and taken prisoner of war, 12 April 1918.

Sold with copied service papers.