Attributed Miniature Queens South Africa Medal to a Naval Officer
£75.00Queens South Africa 1 clasp Relief of Ladysmith
Mounted for wear- unnamed as issued
Attributed to Lieutenant Commander Herbert Seymour Webb Boldero Royal Navy who was mentioned "for his fine actions with the Naval guns of 'Terrible' at the Battle of Colenso"
Herbert was born on 29th August 1882 and entered Britannia Royal Naval College as a Cadet in January 1897 ranked as 'Midshipman' July 1898. During the Boer War he was landed with H.M.S Terrible and served at the Battle of Colenso and was mentioned for his services at the Relief of Ladysmith. Further noted being for early promotion. His commanding officer Lieutenant F.C.A. Ogilvy highlighted him for carrying messages between the guns at Colenso. Unfortunately he was invalided from 'Terrible' as a result of 'Mental Disease' in March 1900 however was passed fit to serve again on 24th September 1900 and served until March 1907 when again he was invalided as a result of 'Disease of the Nervous System'. He was advanced Lieutenant Commander retired in February 1910 and died 29th May 1940.
Condition as shown in photographs
