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QSA (3) Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen (1536 Sgt H. Shepherd 2nd Wilts Regt);
KSA (2) (1536 Serjt H. Shepherd, Wiltshire Regt)

Sold for a hammer price of GBP 130. Totals (VAT UK only): GBP 177. R3,900. Au$340. Can$320. US$230.

Sgt Shepherd served in C Company and was mentioned for good work in Lord Roberts Despatch dated 10th of September 1901.

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QSA (3) Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal (5339 PTE F.J. BEST, WILTS: REGT.);
[ KSA (2) ];
[ Great War medals]

Described as:

18-year-old Frederick John Best from Twyford, Dorset attested for service with the Wiltshire Regiment on 15th June 1899. He served in South Africa from 14th September 1900 until 21st May 1903 and is confirmed on the medal roll of the 2nd Battalion for the medal and 3 clasps, he was also awarded the Kings South Africa Medal. He continued serving through to the Great War and served in France from 1st June 1915 until 8th November 1916 when he returned to the having suffered a GSW to the neck. He was discharged unfit for further service due to wounds on 20th September 1917 having completed 18 years and 98 days service. He was awarded a 1914-15 trio and Silver War Badge for his Great War service.

Frederick John Best served in A Company throughout the Boer War.