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QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899, (type 3 reverse), - two clasps - Orange Free State, South Africa 1902. 499 Tpr: W.J.Hennett. Farmer's Guard. Impressed. Toned, good very fine.
Walter John Hennett confirmed as a member of A Troop, Farmer's Guard (Burgher Police).
Appears on the 'Roll of Individuals entitled to the Queen's South Africa Medal and Clasps', under the Army Order No.233 issued on 1st October 1902, to additional clasps to the Queen's South Africa Medal under that Army Order. Sydenham 31 Dec 1904. Awarded to 499 Trooper Walter John Hennett. Remarks: 'Initial amended [originally written as W.G.] & medal reissued 8/11/11' PRO:WO 100/247.
There was an Australian named Walter John Hennett born at Emerald Hill, Victoria who died on 20 May 1939 at Hawthorn, Victoria and his funeral notice stated 'late South African Scottish Horse'. It is unknown whether this is the same Walter John Hennett as the above medal recipient.
Walter John Hennett confirmed as a member of A Troop, Farmer's Guard (Burgher Police).
Appears on the 'Roll of Individuals entitled to the Queen's South Africa Medal and Clasps', under the Army Order No.233 issued on 1st October 1902, to additional clasps to the Queen's South Africa Medal under that Army Order. Sydenham 31 Dec 1904. Awarded to 499 Trooper Walter John Hennett. Remarks: 'Initial amended [originally written as W.G.] & medal reissued 8/11/11' PRO:WO 100/247.
There was an Australian named Walter John Hennett born at Emerald Hill, Victoria who died on 20 May 1939 at Hawthorn, Victoria and his funeral notice stated 'late South African Scottish Horse'. It is unknown whether this is the same Walter John Hennett as the above medal recipient.