Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith (3202 Pte. H. Bright, Manchester Regt.) very fine £120-150

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

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Harry Bright was born in Hulme, Manchester. A Labourer by occupation and a member of the 3rd Battalion Manchester Regiment (Militia), he attested for the Manchester Regiment at Ashton-under-Lyne on 7 April 1891, aged 18 years. With the 2nd Battalion he served in India, September 1894-November 1898. Transferred to the Army Reserve in December 1898, he was recalled to the Colours in November 1899 and with the 3rd Battalion served in South Africa, November 1899-October 1900. Saw service in the relief of Ladysmith with the 8th Bearer Company before being invalided. Discharged on 23 April 1906 being medically unfit for further service. On his discharge paper his character is described as ‘Fair, addicted to absence’. With copied service papers and roll extract.