Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria to include a Fine Collection of Napoleonic Medals

Pair: Corporal W. E. Jeffrey, Royal Engineers

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (8215 Sapper W. Jeffrey, Rl. Engrs.) last two clasps loose; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R. (197 Cpl. W. E. Jeffrey, Nth’bnd .R.E.) worn through polishing, poor (2) £120-150

William Edward Jeffrey was born in Hightown, Manchester. Serving with the 1st Newcastle-upon-Type Royal Engineers (Volunteers) from February 1896, he attested for one years service with the Royal Engineers at Newcastle on 13 February 1901, aged 22 years, 9 months. With them he served in South Africa, 25 March 1901-31 July 1902, being discharged on 6 August 1902. Remaining with the Newcastle R.E. Volunteers, he was appointed Lance-Corporal in June 1903 and Corporal in February 1905. Attested for the Territorial Force in 1908, serving in the Northumberland R.E. Awarded the T.F.E.M. in 1909. Discharged in April 1911. With copied service papers, roll extracts and other research.