Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Orange Free State, Transvaal (4943 Pte. F. Stafford, 2 Nthptn. Regt.) minor edge bruising, nearly very fine £80-100

Frederick Stafford was born in Whittlesea, Peterborough. A labourer by occupation and serving with the 3rd Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment, he attested for regular service in the Northamptonshire Regiment on 2 June 1896, aged 18 years, 4 months. With the regiment he served in South Africa, October 1899-May 1904. He was transferred to the Army Reserve on 4 June 1904 and discharged on 1 June 1908. During October 1904 he was tried and convicted by the Civil Powers for an assault. Clasps confirmed; sold with copied service papers.