Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (3575 Pte. J. Gibson, Lanc. Fus.) some edge bruising, very fine £100-140

James Gibson was born in Manchester. A labourer by occupation and serving with the 3rd Battalion Manchester Regiment, he attested for the Lancashire Fusiliers on 7th January 1891, aged 18 years ,11 months. With the regiment he served in India, February 1892-January 1898, being transferred to the Army Reserve on 16 December 1898. He re-joined the colours on 13 November 1899 and served in South Africa from 2 December 1899 to 23 August 1902, being discharged having completed his period of service on 6 January 1903. Clasps on the Q.S.A. confirmed; also entitled to the K.S..A. with two clasps. Sold with copied service papers.