Medals from the Collection formed by Peter Wardrop

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg (3180 Pte. R. Gunstone, 12 R. Lancers) edge bruise, otherwise good very fine £350-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection formed by Peter Wardrop.

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Killed in action at Paardeberg on 17 February 1900. The 9th and 12th Lancers were the only cavalry regiments serving under Lord Methuen and both regiments greatly distinguished themselves at Magersfontein the previous December. He was the only man of the 12th Lancers to be killed at Paardeberg and is commemorated on the War Memorial at All Saints Church, Aldershot.