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British War Medal 1914-20 (2) (Dvr. F. A. Hicks. S.A.S.C.; Const. P. H. Kleynhans. 2nd M.C.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (3335 Cpl. G. W. Philpot. S.A.E.C.); Bilingual Victory Medal 1914-19 (2) (A/2nd C/W.O. G. E. Smith. S.A.M.E.; Pte. P. E. Gurr. S.A.M.C.C.) generally very fine (5) £70-£90
Pieter Hendrik Kleynhans was taken on the strength of the 2nd Military Constabulary on 28 August 1917.
George William Philpot attested for the South African Expeditionary Force at Johannesburg on 11 June 1917, and served initially with the South African Engineering Corps in East Africa, before transferring to the East African Labour Corps. He was discharged permanently unfit for service on 29 April 1918.
G. E. Smith attested for the South African Mounted Engineers, and served with them during the Great War. He died at home on 19 December 1918, and is buried in Krugersdorp Cemetery, South Africa.
Percy Edward Gurr attested for the South African Motor Cycle Corps on 21 February 1916, and served during the Great War with the East African Expeditionary Force. He was discharged, permanently unfit for service, on 27 August 1917.
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