Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (5566 Cpl. J. Veale, Devon: Regt.) edge bruise, polished, very fine £80-£100

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Peter and Dee Helmore.

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John Veale was born in South Brent, Devon in 1876. A Carpenter by occupation and a Corporal serving with E Company, 5th Volunteer Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, he volunteered for one year’s service with the Colours to serve in South Africa and was attested on 16 January 1900, before embarking with the Volunteer Company, Devonshire Regiment for South Africa on 14 February 1900; his Company was employed as a Rifle Company with serving with the 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment in Natal. Invalided home on 21 July 1900 he was discharged with the rank of Corporal on 26 September 1900.

Sold with copied service record and other research