Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4244 Pte. G. Payne. 8th. Hussars.) edge bruising, good very fine £70-£90

Percy George Payne, a moulder, was born in Smethwick around 1880, and attested for the 8th (The King’s Royal Irish) Hussars in November 1898. Posted to South Africa from 16 May 1900, his Army Service Record states that he was tried by Field General Court Martial for disobeying a lawful command whilst on active service; found guilty, he spent 28 days in prison before being released on 23 June 1901. He was subsequently imprisoned by his Commanding Officer for a further 14 days from 24 September 1901, reason not stated. Returned to England in June 1903, Payne was discharged medically unfit for further service at Netley on 13 October 1903.

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