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Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (8905 Gnr: J. Early. J. B, R.H.A.) edge bruising, polished and worn, better than good fine £60-£80

John Early was born in Brighton in 1877 and attested there for the Royal Horse Artillery on 19 March 1895. Stating previous service with the 1st Volunteer Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, he served in India and South Africa from 17 January 1900 to 26 June 1900. Awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity in 1914, he joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force from 16 March 1915 to 23 September 1915 and is noted upon his Army Service Record as serving at Gallipoli. Returned home, Early took civilian employment in central London with the Ministry of Supply. He died of pneumonia on 22 September 1952.