Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902 (2), 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg (3323 Pte. R. Wright, 1st Suffolk Regt.) name officially re-impressed; another, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (2217 Pte. J. Bridgeman, 1st Suffolk Regt.) nearly extremely fine (2) £120-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War.

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Richard Wright was born in Secunderabad, India. A Grocer by occupation and a member of the 3rd Battalion Suffolk Regiment (Militia), he attested for the Suffolk Regiment at Bury St. Edmonds on 1 August 1892, aged 19 years, 6 months. He served in India, September 1894-January 1897; and Malta, January 1897-January 1899. As a recalled reservist he then served in South Africa, November 1899-September 1902. With copied service papers and roll extract. Also awarded the King’s medal with two clasps.

James Bridgeman was born in Ely, Cambridgeshire. A Labourer by occupation and a member of the 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment, he attested for regular service at Colchester on 15 June 1888, aged 18 years, 6 months. He served in Egypt, December 1889-February 1891, and Egypt, February 1891-January 1896. Transferred to the Army Reserve in February 1896, he rejoined the Colours in November 1899 and served in South Africa, November 1899-May 1901. Bridgeman was discharged on 14 June 1901 having completed his period of service. As a retired Railway Platelayer, he died in Ely on 4 May 1951. With copied service papers, roll extract and death certificate.