Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5976 Pte. J. Greig, Rl. Highrs.) some scratches to obverse, otherwise very fine £70-90

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

View
Collection

John Campbell Greig was born in Dundee, Scotland. A Carter by occupation and a member of the 3rd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Militia), he attested for regular service at Dundee on 19 March 1895, aged 18 years, 8 months. With the 1st Battalion he served in India, October 1896-December 1901 and in South Africa, December 1901-October 1902. Transferred to the Army Reserve in November 1902 and discharged on 18 March 1907. With copied service papers.