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Five: Private W. Groves, 2nd Dragoon Guards, late 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (3720 Pte., 6/Drgns.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (3720 Pte., Innis. Drgns.); 1914 Star, with clasp (8062 Pte., 2/D. Gds.); British War and Victory Medals (GS-8062 Pte., 2-D. Gds.) mounted as worn, some contact marks, very fine and better (5) £280-320
Private William Groves served in the Boer War with the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons. He re-enlisted on 31 August 1914 and with the 2nd Dragoon Guards entered France/Flanders on 8 November 1914. Discharged due to sickness on 29 June 1915 and was awarded the Silver War Badge (not with lot). With copied m.i.c. and roll extract - clasp not confirmed.
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