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Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (2822 Pte. H. Brown, 2 R. Scots Fus.) some edge bruising, good very fine £120-160

Harry Brown was born in Govan, Glasgow. A Labourer by occupation and a member of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Highland Light Infantry, he attested for the Royal Scots Fusiliers at Ayr on 22 April 1890, aged 18 years, 1 month. With the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers he served in the East Indies, March 1893-November 1896. He was transferred to the Army Reserve in April 1897 but was recalled to service in October 1899. With the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers he was posted to South Africa, October 1899-July 1902. In November 1901 he was convicted by Court Martial for insubordination and sentenced to 84 days field imprisonment. Brown was discharged from the Army having completed his period of engagement on 6 August 1902.

With blue hat-band ribbon ‘Relief of Ladysmith, Feb. 26th, 1900, Buller White, 2nd Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers ...’, and with a delicate (frayed) silk handkerchief listing the ‘Engagements of the 2nd Batt. Royal Scots Fusiliers, South Africa ....’ Also with copied service papers.