Orders, Decorations and Medals

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Driefontein (5543 Pte. C. Kenway, Gren. Gds.) very fine £70-90

Charles Kenway was born in Wareham, Dorchester, Dorset. A Footman by occupation, he attested for service with the Grenadier Guards on 8 November 1895, aged 19 years, 11 months. With them he served in Gibraltar, September 1898-October 1899 and South Africa, January-April 1900. He returned to England in May as servant to Lieutenant-Colonel Cooper. For his services he was awarded the Queen’s medal with two clasps. In September 1900 he transferred to the Irish Guards. He was transferred to the Army Reserve in November 1902 and was discharged in November 1911. In November 1902 he was a candidate for employment as a Constable in the Metropolitan Police. In the Great War he attested for service with the Irish Guards on 31 May 1916, aged 39 years, 7 months. Appointed a Lance-Corporal in May 1917, he served throughout the war in the 3rd Reserve Battalion at Warley. He was discharged on 9 January 1919 and awarded the Silver War Badge. Sold with copied attestation papers and other research.