Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Ladysmith (3447 Pte. W. Swales. Lanc: Fus:) nearly extremely fine £1000-1200

Killed in action at Spion Kop 24 January 1901.

William Swales was born at Blackburn, a weaver by trade. He enlisted at Accrington on 8 October 1890, was transferred to Reserve in November 1897, and recalled in September 1899.