The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay

Six: Squadron Sergeant Major (Rough Rider) Albert Quick, 19th Hussars and Leicestershire Yeomanry

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, South Africa 1901 3962 Corpl., 19/Hrs.); 1914 Star, with clasp (3962 Sq. S. Mjr., Leic. Yeo.); British War Medal 1914-20 (3962 W.O.Cl.II, 19-Hrs.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (3962 W.O.Cl.2., 19-Hrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., type 1 (3962 Sq. S. Mjr. R.R., 19/Hrs.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 3rd issue (3962 W.O.Cl.1., 19.H.) some contact wear, otherwise generally very fine or better (6)
£350-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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M.S.M. awarded in Army Order 98 of 1953.

Albert Quick enlisted into the 19th Hussars in October 1893, aged 18 and saw service with this regiment during the Boer War. He served in France and Flanders with the Leicestershire Yeomanry from 2 November 1914, subsequently serving the remainder of his time back with the 19th Hussars, before being discharged on 8 October 1917 as a result of being no longer fit for war service.

Sold with copy m.i.c. which states that a replacement British War Medal was issued on 15 March 1927.