Three: Squadron Sergeant-Major Robert Dunnett, Cape Mounted Rifles

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Wepener, Transvaal, Wittebergen (1312 Serjt. R. Dunnett, Cape M.R.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (1312 Sjt., Cape M.R.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R., Cape of Good Hope reverse (1312 Sergt. R. Dunnett, Cape M.R.) light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (3) £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Long Service Medals from the Collection formed by John Tamplin.

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L.S. & G.C. medal Cape of Good Hope Government Gazette 14 February 1905.

Approximately 40 Cape of Good Hope Long Service and Good Conduct medals issued with Edward VII obverse.

Robert Dunnett enlisted in England on 27 March 1883, aged 20. He rose through the ranks of the Cape Mounted Riflemen to become a 3rd Class Sergeant in December 1899, in which rank he served in the Boer War, including the defence of Wepener, being promoted 2nd Class Sergeant in February 1902. After the Boer War he was seconded for duty with the Border Light Horse, returning to regimental duty with the C.M.R. in November 1904. He received his L.S. & G.C. medal and a Gratuity of £5 in 1905, was promoted to Squadron Sergeant-Major in July 1907, and discharged on 26 March 1912.