Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (5570 Pte. G. Davidson. Gordon Highrs:) suspension slack and slightly bent, edge bruise and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £240-£280

George Davidson was born in the Parish of Udney, Aberdeenshire, and attested for the Gordon Highlanders at Aberdeen on 20 January 1896, aged 18 years 2 months, a farm servant by trade. He served in India from December 1897 to September 1899, taking part in the Punjab Frontier operations of 1897-98 (medal and clasp). He served in South Africa from 24 September 1899, and took part in the action of Elandslaagte, 21 October 1899, and served throughout the defence of Ladysmith. He also participated in the operations with the Natal Field Force during the actions at Laing’s Nek and Belfast in June and August 1900. He was also entitled to the King’s South Africa Medal. He transferred to the Military Foot Police on 1 December 1901 and served with this unit until his final discharge on 23 October 1918. He did not serve overseas during the Great War but was mentioned for services rendered during the war (London Gazette 24 February 1917). Sold with copied discharge papers and medal roll extracts.