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Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (67571 Gnr: C. Stacey. 7th Bty., R.F.A.) surname officially corrected, good very fine £100-£140

This Battery was present at Willow Grange, 23 November 1899, and was heavily engaged at Colenso. It gained very great distinction for its efforts to rescue the guns of the 14th and 66th Batteries. Captain Reed was awarded the V.C. and 13 men were recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The Battery had one officer killed and one officer and 8 men wounded at Colenso.

Sold with brief details of this battery’s services in South Africa.