Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 20001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 161

Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (4456 Pte. J. Martin. Dorset: Regt.), ex-brooch mounted, suspension re-affixed, good fine

James Martin was born around 1871 at Bethnal Green, London, the son of David Martin of 8 St. John's Terrace, Hoxton. A carman by occupation, he attested for the Dorset Regiment at Dorchester on 18 September 1894, stating previous service with the 1st Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteers. Posted to Gibraltar, Malta, India and South Africa, he was discharged at termination of his first period of engagement on 17 September 1906. He re-engaged on 9 September 1914 and served with his former regiment in Egypt from 27 September 1915-1 April 1919, being discharged class 'Z' at Stoke Newington. His service papers note that he married Rebecca Butler at London on 18 June 1893. The couple later divorced; sold with copied service record.

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sold for
£50

Starting price
£20