CAMPAIGN PAIR TO 855 PTE D VETHERCOTT 2ND BN S WALES BORD
Indian General Service Medal 1854, clasps Burma 1885-7 and Burma 1887-89, correctly engraved 855 Pte D Vethercot 2nd Bn S Wales Bord
Queens South Africa Medal bars Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg and South Africa 1901, correctly impressed 855 Pte D Vethercott S Wales Bord
Condition GVF (see surname difference, as per rolls)
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£150 - £250
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Hammer price:
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£220 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
David Vethercott was born in Hillsmore, Wellington. He attested, aged 18, joining the South Wales Borderers. In civilian life, he was a Labourer and had lived in Brecon.
With the 2nd Bn, he served in Burma from 9th May 1886 until 9th November 1888. He was discharged to the reserves on 5th April 1891. Recalled to serve in the Boer war on 27th December 1899, he saw action at Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Johannesburg. David was discharged in late 1901.
