Orders, Decorations and Medals

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith (89821 Gnr. W. Ducie, 73rd Bty. R.F.A.) nearly extremely fine £100-140

William Ducie was born in St. Brelades, Jersey, Channel Islands. As a member of the Royal Jersey Militia he attested for the Royal Artillery at Jersey on 13 April 1892, aged 18 years, 6 months. He served in India from December 1893 until being invalided home in March 1898. After being transferred to the Army Reserve in April 1899, he was recalled to the Colours in October and was posted to South Africa with the 73rd Battery R.F.A., November 1899-September 1902. With copied service papers and roll extracts. Possibly also awarded the ‘Transvaal’ clasp; additionally awarded the King’s medal with two clasps.