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Auction: 22003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 119

The Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Sergeant-Major H. Henry, South African Light Horse, who was seriously wounded at the Battle of Colenso on 15 December 1899

Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (318 S. Sjt: Maj: H. Henry. S. A. Lt Horse), light contact wear and edge bruising, very fine

Hugh Henry was born in Scotland and travelled to South Africa to work as a miner. Joining the South African Light Horse, he was seriously wounded at Colenso with his discharge papers stating that his 'arms and equipment were taken by the Boers'. In this battle the Light Horse formed part of Dundonald's Mounted Column on the right of the British line. Henry later re-engaged with the South African Light Horse and was noted as 'previously described as a deserter' suggesting that he was also taken prisoner at Colenso; sold together with a photograph of the South African Light Horse riding through Cape Town, typed research as well as copied research including a casualty roll and medal roll.

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Sold for
£450

Starting price
£270