Ref: XXX - Boer War Veteran Victorian India Medal with Two Bars to The Devon Regiment.
Archives state that he was also entitled to the following:
L/ Corp: 3939. Pte W. Smith 1st. Bn. Devon. Regt.
TIRAH: 1897-98
PUNJAB FRONTIER: 1897-98
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2nd Boer Boer War Service
Queens South Africa Medal: Belfast, Relief of Ladysmith and *Elandslaagte Bars
Kings South Africa Medal: 1901 and 1902 Bars
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*The Battle of Elandslaagte (21 October 1899) took place during the Second Boer War, and was one of the few decisive victories won by the British during the conflict. At the time, the Boers were invading Natal, and had occupied the railway station at Elandslaagte.
To dispel the Boers from their position, the British Army led a two-pronged assault in the hills which the Boers occupied, forcing them to retreat.
UK mainland postage included.
