Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (6191 Pte. W. Carr, Durham Lt. Infy.) contact marks, fine £70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War.

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William Carr was born in Hebburn, Newcastle. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the Durham Light Infantry at Newcastle on 25 August 1897, aged 18 years, 3 months. Served in South Africa with the 1st Battalion and was later with the N.E. District Mounted Infantry. Transferred to the Army Reserve in November 1904; discharged on 22 August 1909. Also awarded the King’s medal with two clasps. With copied service papers and roll extracts.