Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: 2nd Class Sergeant J. Smith, Natal Police

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (2022 Tpr., Natal Police); Natal 1906, 1 clasp, 1906 (2C-Sgt., Natal Police); Permanent Forces of the Empire L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (No.1124 2nd Cl. Sgt., 3rd Rgt. S.AM.R.) generally extremely fine (3) £280-320

John Smith was born on 24 July 1875 on the Isles of Scilly. A farmer by occupation, he enlisted into the Natal Police on 6 November 1897, aged 22 years. He listed as his next-of-kin, his father, ‘J. S. Smith, Old Town, Isles of Scilly, England’. Discharged on 3 May 1901 at his own request; he rejoined on 1 November 1901 at his former rank and status. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. Medal in 1917. Sold with copied research details.