Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State (3799 Pte. F. Belcher, Glouc. Regt.) nearly very fine £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War.

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The regiment lost some 593 officers and men during the siege of Ladysmith through various causes - the majority as P.O.W’s. Belcher served as a Colour Sergeant in the Bedfordshire Regiment during the Great War. His name is recorded on the W.W.1 War Memorial in Kensal Green Cemetery. With copied roll extract and other details.