Queens South Africa Medal. Silver issue & 3 x clasps 'Cape Colony' 'Orange Free State' 'South Africa 1902' (9087 Pte G. Grant. Vol: Coy Rl: Highrs:)

Note: The recipient's forename was Peter - but the medal roll shows forename initial G, and this latter is exactly how the medal was issued named from the medal roll entry!

Medal and clasps verification: Private Grant 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

Peter Grant, son of James Grant (who in 1899 resided at, 24 Caldrum Street, Dundee) was a native of, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, where he was born in, 1879. By trade a 'Calendar Man', Peter was 20 years & 3 months of age, when he enlisted in the British Army on a 'One Year with the Colours' engagement for service overseas during the South African War. Prior to enlisting at Dundee, Scotland, on, 28 January 1901, Peter was already a serving volunteer soldier with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Highlanders. Peter subsequently served overseas in, South Africa, between, 3 March -30 July 1902

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

Condition: VF

Code: 21992