Queen’s South Africa Relief of Ladysmith RFA

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Queen’s South Africa Relief of Ladysmith RFA

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Clasp Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal 17264 Gnr. G. Mason 19th Bty RFA.

George was born between January and March 1875 in Brighton and he started work aged 17 at the Marine Parade Hotel, Brighton working as an ‘under porter’. 5 years on, George had had enough of the hotel business and on the 24th November 1896 he enlisted at Woolwich into the Royal Artillery for short service aged 21 years and 9 months. He was 5ft. 7″ with hazel eyes and light brown hair and a member of the Church of England. He was posted to the 19th Battery. On 5th December 1899 he arrived in South Africa with his Battalion of the Royal Artillery. Serving until 21st April 1901. On 5th December 1902 he was posted to the 22nd Battalion. Sadly, 16 days later, on 21st December he died in Woolwich of pneumonia.

Accompanied by a file of service and family research.

Condition as shown in photographs

 

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  • , Queen's South Africa Relief of Ladysmith RFA , QSA Mason RFA 2 scaled, Bygones Shop
  • , Queen's South Africa Relief of Ladysmith RFA , QSA Mason RFA 3 scaled, Bygones Shop
  • , Queen's South Africa Relief of Ladysmith RFA , QSA Mason RFA 4 scaled, Bygones Shop
  • , Queen's South Africa Relief of Ladysmith RFA , QSA Mason RFA 5 scaled, Bygones Shop

Queen’s South Africa Relief of Ladysmith RFA

1 in stock

£140.00

1 in stock

Categories: ,

Description

Clasp Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal 17264 Gnr. G. Mason 19th Bty RFA.

George was born between January and March 1875 in Brighton and he started work aged 17 at the Marine Parade Hotel, Brighton working as an ‘under porter’. 5 years on, George had had enough of the hotel business and on the 24th November 1896 he enlisted at Woolwich into the Royal Artillery for short service aged 21 years and 9 months. He was 5ft. 7″ with hazel eyes and light brown hair and a member of the Church of England. He was posted to the 19th Battery. On 5th December 1899 he arrived in South Africa with his Battalion of the Royal Artillery. Serving until 21st April 1901. On 5th December 1902 he was posted to the 22nd Battalion. Sadly, 16 days later, on 21st December he died in Woolwich of pneumonia.

Accompanied by a file of service and family research.

Condition as shown in photographs

 

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