Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Kimberley (15893 Gnr: G. C. Kilpin. 23rd. W.D., R.G.A.) nearly extremely fine £160-£200

G. C. Kilpin served during the Boer War with No.23 Company, Western District, Royal Garrison Artillery. He died of enteric fever in the besieged town of Kimberley on 4 February 1900, the roll noting further entitlement to the Kimberley Star.