Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 21103 - Orders, Decorations and Medals e-Auction 4
Lot: 67

Pair: Private W. Earnshaw, Royal Army Medical Corps, later Deputy Superintendent, St John Ambulance Brigade

Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, South Africa 1902 (16509 Pte. W. Earnshaw. R.A.M.C.), official correction to surname; St. John Service Medal, silver, with Second Award Bar (6549. D/Supt W. Earnshaw. Brierfield Div. No. 4 Dis. S.J.A.B. 1926), very fine (2)

William Earnshaw was born in November 1881 at Colne, Lancashire and was a weaver upon his enlistment at Burnley on 18 November 1901 for just one years' service. He served in South Africa during the Boer War from 14 December 1901-10 September 1902, being discharged on 12 September 1902 (Queen's Medal & single clasp confirmed). He does not appear to have been made a Serving Brother in the Order of St John.

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

Sold for
£120

Starting price
£60