The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill (810 Pte. H. Davey, C.I.V.) good very fine £100-£140

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

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Harry Davey was born in Chelmsford, Essex in 1878. He enlisted into the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Essex Regiment on 20 February 1896 and served in South Africa during the Boer War with their City Imperial Volunteers detachment.

Following the outbreak of the Great War, Davey re-enlisted in the 4th Battalion Essex Regiment on 21 October 1914 and served with them until discharged in the rank of Sergeant, no longer physically fit for war service, on 22 March 1918. He was awarded a Silver War Badge but saw no overseas service in the Great War.