QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL TO 5120 L SERJT A R BUCK 8TH KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS
Estimate: |
£80 - £120
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Hammer price:
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£200 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL TO 5120 L SERJT A R BUCK 8TH KINGS ROYAL IRISH HUSSARS Arthur Robert Buck was born in Weymouth, Dorset in 1866. He attested aged eighteen on 1st December 1884, giving his occupation as Farmer. His first service number was 6224, he was discharged in 1896 but re-engaged and was given service number 5120. He served in the Boer War and was awarded the QSA. Buck was again discharged in 1907. On 3rd September 1914, he reenlisted in the Mounted Military Police for home service during the Great War; however, he was discharged six days later due to his age. QSA - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Officially impressed 5120 L Serjt A R Buck 8th Hussars Condition VF
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