The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (9158 Pte. W. Rugg, Cldstm. Gds.) edge bruising, very fine £160-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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William Rugg was born in Poplar, London. A Boilermaker by occupation, he attested for the Coldstream Guards at London on 15 July 1892. Having been transferred to the Army Reserve in July 1895, he was recalled to duty in 1899. With the 3rd Battalion he served in South Africa, October 1899-December 1900. He was slightly wounded at Belfast, 26 August 1900. Discharged on the termination of his period of engagement on 11 July 1904. With copied service papers.