Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (2531 Pte. F. Avenill, 2 D. of C. Lt. Infy.) with silver brooch bar, good very fine £120-140

Frank Avenill was born in Swindon, Wiltshire. A gardener by occupation, he attested for the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry on 3 February 1888, aged 18 years, 6 months. With the regiment he served in India, October 1889-October 1896 and was transferred to the Army Reserve on 11 January 1896. Recalled to army service on 9 October 1899, he served in South Africa from 5 November 1899 to 28 January 1901. He was discharged having completed his period of service on 13 May 1901. First four clasps confirmed; sold with copied service papers.