Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Family Group:

Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Basutoland (Capt. W. T. J. Attwell. Albany Rang.) minor edge nicks, good very fine

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (Q.M. Sjt: C.A. Attwell. Nesbitt’s Horse) minor official correction to surname, good very fine (2) £300-360

William Thomas James Attwell (1841-1915) was the son of William Attwell, who settled on the Eastern Cape in 1820. W. T. J. Attwell was a one time ostrich and sheep farmer, and in later life a haulage contractor. His horses and tackle were looted by the Boers during the war in South Africa 1899-1902. His post war settlement of £283-10-0d was paid to him in Johannesburg. He had six sons (of whom Cyril Archibald Attwell was one) and two daughters. Five of his sons served during the Boer War. He is buried at ‘Seven Fountains Farm, near Salem, Grahamstown.’