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Auction: 20001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 172

Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein (2058 Corpl: J. Dickson-Hill, Roberts Horse.), very fine

John Dickson Hill was likely involved in the rearguard defence of 'Q' Battery at Sanna's Post where Roberts's Horse fought with distinction. He was killed in action on 23 May 1915, aged 40, whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, King Edward's Horse.

The younger son of John Hill of Kirkliston, and husband of Daisy Dickson Hill of Bedford, he is commemorated on Le Touret Memorial; sold with copied research.



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Sold for
£180

Starting price
£70