Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Paardeberg, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen (3174 Pte. C. Lazenby, 9/Lcrs.) slight edge bruising, good very fine £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Boer War Medals.

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Charles Lazenby was born in Beverley, East Yorkshire. Enlisted into the 9th Lancers on 1 January 1890, aged 22 years. Served in South Africa, August 1896-March 1898; and India, March 1898-December 1898. Transferred to the Army Reserve in December 1898, he was recalled to his regiment in November 1899 and served once more in South Africa, November 1899-August 1902. Discharged on 31 December 1902. With the onset of the Great War he enlisted at Hull on 26 August 1914, aged 41 years, joining the 7th Reserve Cavalry. Served at Home until discharged on 26 July 1917. With copied service details.