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Pair: Private W. Perry, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, captured at Farquhar’s farm, 30 October 1899

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal (8481 Pte., K.R.R.C.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (8481 Pte., K.R.R.C.) edge bruising, very fine (2) £160-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 60th Rifles and King’s Royal Rifle Corps.

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8481 Private W. Perry, 2nd Battalion K.R.R.C., was reported missing in action at the action at Farquhar’s Farm (Lombard’s Kop), 30 October 1899. Having been taken prisoner, he was later repatriated. - information from the King’s Royal Rifle Corps Chronicle (extracts with lot). In the published casualty roll, Private Perry’s service number is listed as ‘4881’.