QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899, (type 2 reverse with removal of dates evident), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Transvaal. 2679 Trpr. W.Hume, New Zealand M.R. Impressed. Hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
William Hume, farmer, age 22 of Ohariu Valley, Johnsonville, Wellington; Enl.06Apr1900; Emb.31Mar1900 on S.S. Waimate with 5th NZMR, Reserves; to 5 General Hospital at Capetown with enteric fever 02Dec1900; trf to S.S. Orient 12Dec1900; Disch.25Feb1901; Died 01Sep1959 at Ohariu, Wellington, NZ.
With copy of NZ Service File.
Ex. W (Bill) Woolmore Collection.