Five: Private R. Marr, 17th Lancers

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill (3877 Pte., 17/Lcrs.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (3877 Pte., 17th Lancers); 1914 Star (3877 Pte., 17/Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (17L-3877 Pte., 17-Lrs.) first two with some edge bruising and contact marks, very fine and better (5)
£260-300

Robert Marr was born in Birkenhead, Cheshire. A Boiler Maker by occupation and a member of the Lancashire Artillery, he attested for regular service with the Lancers of the Line at Seaforth on 5 October 1893, aged 19 years. Posted to the 17th Lancers he served in South Africa, February 1900-February 1901 and June 1901-August 1902. He transferred to the Army Reserve in December 1902 and was discharged on 4 October 1905. He enlisted for Section “D” Army Reserve in February 1906.

Serving with the 17th Lancers at the time of the Great War, he entered France on 6 October 1914. He was discharged on 14 December 1917.

With copied service papers, roll extracts and m.i.c.