The Robert Barltrop Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Natal, Belfast (4689 Pte. E. Payne. Manch: Regt:) good very fine £100-£140

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

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Edward Payne was born in Dorset around October 1863. He attested for service in the 2nd Battalion of the Manchester Regiment at Ashton Under Lyne on 20 May 1881 and sailed for Malta to join his regiment, arriving there on 24 January 1882. He served in Malta, India and Afghanistan. He was transferred to the Army Reserve, time expired in 1887. Having spent some time at home voluntarily in the Militia, he volunteered for service on the outbreak of the South African War and was posted to 1st Battalion the Manchester Regiment, joining his battalion in South Africa shortly after the Relief of Ladysmith. After his one year’s voluntary service in South Africa he was formally discharged on 20 November 1902, and was awarded a ‘Special War Gratuity’.

Sold with copied service papers and other research.