Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902. Silver issue with 5 x clasps 'Transvaal', 'Cape Colony', 'Orange Free State', 'South Africa 1901', 'South Africa 1902' (7436 Corpl: S. Martin. Vol: Coy Bord: Regt)

Medal Verification: Medal & all 5 x clasps confirmed as the recipients entitlement per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Volunteer Service Company of the Border Regiment (ref WO 100/186) that was compiled and signed 'In-the Field' at, Transvaal, South Africa, on 20 August 1901 & at Plymouth, England, on, 14 September 1903, respectively

Important: An impressive attributed portrait photograph of 'Sergeant' Martin, in khaki uniform of the Border Regiment, with riband of the QSA medal on his tunic can be seen / accessed at the 'Ancestry' genealogical website

Simon Martin the fifth and youngest child of Irish immigrant parents Simon Martin (a Labourer) & Julia Martin was a native of the parish of St. Mary's, Carlisle, Cumberland, England, where he was born on, 3 November 1866. By trade a 'Blacksmith & Whitesmith', Simon was 30 years & two months of age, and already a serving volunteer in the 1st Volunteer Battalion Border Regiment, when on, 5 February 1901, he signed a 'Short Service Contract' for 1 year's service 'With the Colours' overseas during the South African War. On the date of signing his 'Short Service' contract, he was appointed 'Lance-Corporal'. Simon subsequently served in South Africa with the Second Volunteer Service Company Border Regiment, attached to the 1st Battalion Border Regiment, 16 March 1901 to 18 June 1902 (a period of 1 year & 95 days overseas service) is recorded as having He enlisted with the Volunteer Company, Border Regiment in 1901. After returning from South Africa, Simon resumed his civilian trades and by the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales was recorded living at, Cummerdale Mills, Carlisle, Cumberland. with his wife, and children. During the Great War, and in spite of his advance age, Simon - a patriot - volunteered for service in the British Army, and was posted to 'Reserve' battalions of the Border Regiment for 'Home Service' garrison duties only. Simon was appointed a Sergeant during the Great War, but received no medals in respect of his 'Home Service'. Simon Martin is recorded as having died at Carlisle, Cumberland, England, on, 21 September 1937

The recipients service papers are extant and are held/ & accessible at The National Archives

Sold together with hard-copy photocopied extract pages form the respective medal roll

Condition: VF

Code: 21518