Pair: Private G. Lackie, 43rd Regiment

South Africa 1834-53 (43rd Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue (1247 43rd Foot) minor edge bruising, very fine and better (2) £350-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 43rd/52nd Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.

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George Lackie was born in Gibraltar. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for service in the 43rd Regiment at Fredricton, New Brunswick, on 29 November 1837, aged 14 years, 7 months. With the regiment he served 8 years 5 months in North America, 2 years at the Cape of Good Hope and 8 years 9 months in the East Indies. He was awarded the South Africa Medal for service in the Third Kaffir War, 1850-53. Lackie was discharged due to medical disability on 21 April 1863, aged 40 years. Sold with copied discharge papers.

For his father’s medal, see lot 777.