Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Natal, Belfast (7159 Pte. H. Dunn. Vol. Coy. Manch: Regt.) minor edge bruise otherwise good very fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Robert Barltrop Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment.

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Herbert Dunn was born at Crumpsall, Manchester, in 1875, and at some point he enlisted in the 5th (Ardwick) Volunteer Battalion of the Manchester Regiment. On the outbreak of the South African War he was one of those who volunteered for active service and was selected for service in the 1st Volunteer Service Company, though he was initially held in reserve. In June 1900 the reserve section joined the first contingent near Ladysmith, and were engaged with the enemy near Amersfoort. The 1st Volunteer Service Company thereafter performed convoy escort and garrison duties. The 1st V.S.C. embarked from Durban on 26 April 1901, returning to Southampton on 22 May, and Dunn was discharged on 29 May 1901.

Sold with copied service papers and medal roll extracts which confirms that he was additionally entitled to the South Africa 1901 clasp.