Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Modder River, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal (3087 Pte. H. Smart, A. & S. Highrs:) area of erasure between rank and initial, suspension slack, very fine £140-180

Henry Smart was born in Collessie, Fife, in December 1869. He attested for the Royal Highlanders at Perth, 20 March 1888, and transferred to the 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders the following year. Appointed Piper in May 1892, he transferred to the Army Reserve 6 February 1896.

Smart was recalled for service in October 1899, and served as a Piper with the 1st Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders during the Second Boer War. He was wounded in action at Zillikats Nek, 2 August 1900, and was 1 of 2 casualties suffered by the Battalion during this action (published transcription of casualty roll gives initials as ‘W.H’). He was discharged 25 May 1901, having served 13 years and 68 days.