Natal Medal 1906. With clasp '1906' (Dvr. J. C. Currie B Battery, N.F.A.)

Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (seventh edition, 2006) it is estimated that a total of 106 x Natal Medals were issued to members of "B" Battery Natal Field Artillery, of which 101 were issued with the clasp '1906'

The recipient is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll as being entitled to the medal and clasp

John Christianson Currie, son of William Currie and Annie Currie (nee Taylor) was a native of Durban, Natal Colony, where he was born on, 25 February 1884 (baptized on, 3 August 1884). In 1912, John is recorded marrying Jane Madeline Horne, at Durban, Natal, South Africa. The couple were subsequently blessed with the birth of a son, John Bruce Currie, who was born on, 17 May 1913, who was baptized on, 3 November 1915, at which time the family were resident at Malvern, Natal, South Africa. John Christianson Currie is recorded as having died at Cape Town, South Africa on, 22 December 1953. At the time of his death, John was described as being 69 years of age and a retired pensioner of the South African Railways, having been prior employed as a Blacksmith / Forgeman

In 1907 the Natal Government was authorised to issue a silver medal in respect of the Natal Rebellion of 1906, for services between, 8 February - 3 August, 1906. Those who served for 50 days on active service were awarded the clasp to the medal. It is estimated that 10,000 medals were issued, of which about 20% were issued without clasp

Condition: VF

Code: 23802