A Fine Collection of Boer War Medals

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901 (8835 Pte. J. MacLachlan, Lovat’s Scouts) edge bruise, good very fine £160-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Boer War Medals.

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James MacLachlan was born near Pitlochry, Perthshire. A Gamekeeper and Blacksmith by occupation, he attested for one years service with the Black Watch for the Special Highland Scouting Corps (Lovat’s Scouts) at Beaufort Castle on 5 February 1900, aged 34 years. With Lovat’s Scouts he served in South Africa, March 1900-August 1901. With copied service papers and photocopied photograph.