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Auction: 22133 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 112

Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (5514 L. Corpl: H. Key. Glouc: Regt), suspension loose, edge bruise, very fine

Hugh Key was born at Tewksbury, Gloucestershire in 1881, prior to enlisting he worked as a Butcher and served in the Militia with the 4th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. Attesting on 24 January 1899 he was posted to the 2nd Battalion on 25 May and joined them in travelling to Saint Helena on 11 May 1900. Sent to South Africa for service in the Boer War Key served there from 8 February 1902.

Posted to India from 12 November 1902-11 January 1907 he returned to Britain. Stationed with the 3rd Battalion in 1914 he was transferred to the 11th Battalion and remained with this formation for the duration of the Great War, being promoted Sergeant on 8 November 1914. Key was later appointed to the position of Master Cook on 4 August 1915; sold together with copied research including medal rolls and service papers.

Further entitled to the British War and Victory Medals.


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Estimate
£140 to £180

Starting price
£140