Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (8391 Pte. J. Insull. Vol. Coy. Manch: R.) good very fine £70-£90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Robert Barltrop Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment.

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James Insull was born at Oldham, Lancashire, in 1881. At some time prior to his volunteering for service in the 6th (Oldham) Volunteer Battalion of the Manchester Regiment he had had brief service with the 5th (Militia) Battalion, but had purchased his discharge. Following the outbreak of the South African War he volunteered and had been selected for active service. He was chosen for service in the 4th Volunteer Service Company, which arrived at Durban on 11 April 1902 and joined up with 1st Battalion at Vaal Bank on 15 April. The 4th V.S.C. joined Colonel Park’s Column known as ‘Park’s Greyhounds’ until May 1902, when it took over blockhouse duties at Nooitgeracht. With the surrender of the Boer forces in May 1902, the 4th V.S.C. returned to the U.K. on 11 July 1902. Insull was discharged at his own request on 6 August 1902.

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