The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5927 Pte. R. Thacker. Middx: Regt. M.I.) edge bruising, nearly very fine £70-£90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Richard Thacker was born in Islington in 1880 and attested for the 4th (Militia) Battalion, Middlesex Regiment on 1 September 1899. Transferring to the 3rd (Militia) Battalion (soon to be re-numbered the 5th (Militia) Battalion) on 15 March 1900, he served with the Mounted Infantry Company in South Africa during the Boer War from 29 March 1901, transferring to the 2nd Battalion on 1 September 1902.