British Campaign and Gallantry Medals

Pair: Private T. Jones, 19th Hussars

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Belfast (4081 Pte., 19/Hrs.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (4081 Pte., 19th Hussars) mounted court style for wear, extremely fine (2) £160-200

Thomas Jones was born in Catford, Kent. A Baker by occupation, he attested for the Corps of Hussars at Woolwich on 1 October 1894, aged 18 years, 11 months. Posted to the 19th Hussars, he served in India, September 1895-October 1899 and in South Africa, October 1899-October 1902. Returning home, he was transferred to the Army Reserve on 5 November 1902 and was discharged on 30 September 1906. With copied service papers.