Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Commy. J. W. Elmes, Commissariat Dept.) some edge bruising, very fine
£400-450

Jonathan William Elmes was born on 21 October 1840. He entered the Army as an Ensign in the 17th Foot in January 1859 and was appointed an Acting Deputy Assistant Commissary General in August 1861 and Commissary in September 1878. Attained the rank of Colonel in the Army Service Corps in December 1888. Placed on the Retired List, 24 February 1897. Served in South Africa, November 1878-December 1883 - was employed as Transport Officer at Headquarters. With copied service records and other research.