The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late A. A. Mount

Pair: Private A. J. Hume, Essex Regiment

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (2926 Pte., 1st Essex Regt.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2926 Pte., Essex Regt.) very fine (2) £160-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late A. A. Mount.

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Arthur James Hume was born in the Parish of Little Totham, Maldon, Essex and attested for the Essex Regiment in 1890, aged 18 years. He served with the regiment in Cyprus, 1891-92 and India, 1892-98. Transferred to the Reserve in 1898, he was recalled the following year for service in South Africa. Hume was wounded at Modder River on 11 February 1900 whilst serving with the 1st Battalion Essex Regiment. He was discharged in 1902. Sold with copied service papers.