Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (3024 Bomb. Whlr. C. Tabor, 39th Bty., R.F.A.) edge bruising, contact marks, nearly very fine £50-70

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

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Charles Tabor was born in Ryde, Isle of Wight. A Wheelwright by trade, he attested for short service with the Royal Artillery at Woolwich on 5 January 1900, aged 30 years. Served as a Bombardier Wheelwright with the 39th Battery in South Africa, January 1900-February 1901. Discharged on 20 March 1901 at the termination of his period of service. With copied service papers and roll extract.