Queens South Africa Medal. Silver issue & 3 x clasps 'Cape Colony' 'Orange Free State' 'South Africa 1902' (9118 Pte J. Doyle. Vol: Coy Rl: Highrs:)

Medal and clasps verification: Private Doyle is confirmed as being entitled to the medal and all 3 x clasps per the respective campaign medal roll of the 3rd Volunteer Service Company, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) reference WO 100/190, which roll was compiled and signed at Arbroath, Scotland, on 23 January 1903

In addition to the QSA medal, on his return home to Arbroath, Scotland, Private John Doyle is also confirmed as being a recipient of the 'Freedom of the Burgh of Arbroath' together with a handsome South African War 'Tribute Medal' issued by the town council of Arbroath. A partial roll of the recipients of this medal, including John Doyle, was published in the Arbroath Herald issue dated, 14 August 1902

The 3rd Volunteer Service Company served attached to the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) during the South African War

Reference 'Muster Roll of Angus' (Brodie & Salmond, Arbroath, 1903) for specific details of the recipient John Doyle, and the services of the 3rd Volunteer Service Company Royal Highlanders

Condition: GVF

Code: 21991