King's South Africa Medal 1901-02. With clasps 'South Africa 1901' & 'South Africa 1902' (8975 Serjt: A. Burrows. R.A.M.C.)

During the South African War the recipient served with No 1 Guards Brigade Bearer Company, and was heavily engaged in support of the Guards Brigade field operations, as evinced by the award of the QSA medal with 6 x 'Battle' clasps!

Medal(s) & clasp(s) verification: A long serving regular, Serjeant Albert Burrows was entitled to the below following medals and clasps that he earned during his 21 years of service 'With the Colours;:

- QSA Medal with 6 x clasps: WO 100/22
- KSA Medal with 2 clasps: WO 100/351
- Military LS&GC Medal: EDVII issue published in Army Order 101/1909

Albert Burrows attested for service on 31st October 1890 and served for 21 years before his discharge on 30th October 1911. During this time, he served for 4 years and 3 months in Egypt and 3 years and 3 months in South Africa. This medal and both clasps are confirmed on the roll and he is also entitled to the Queens medal with 6 clasps (Guards Brigade Bearer Company medal roll) and an Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal (Army Order 101/1909).

The recipient's service record is extant and accessible at The National Archives

Condition: GVF

Code: 24283