Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part II)

Pair: Lance Serjeant W. J. Bedford, 1st Volunteer Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (7197 Cpl., Vol. Coy. Northampton Regt.); Volunteer Force Long Service, E.VII.R. (2447 L. Sjt., 1st V.B. Nrthmptn. Regt.), edge bruising to first, good very fine (2) £150-200

William John Bedford was born near Northampton. A fitter by occupation, he attested for a period of 1 year with the (Volunteer Company) Northamptonshire Regiment on 10 April 1900, being a member of the 1st Volunteer battalion Northamptonshire Regiment at the time. He served in South Africa from 7 May 1900 to 3 May 1901; being discharged on 10 May 1901 on the termination of his period of engagement. Sold with copied attestation papers.