QSA, KSA & 1914-15 TRIO, Q BATTERY R.H.A & RFA, WOUNDED MODDER RIVER 15-2-1900

QSA 1899-1902 With clasps for Relief of Kimberley, Orange Free State, Transvaal, K.S.A 1901-1902 With clasps for South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902 & 1914-15 trio
To- 23654.DVR.R.MELLING.Q.BTY.R.H.A (QSA)
23654.DVR.R.MELLING.R.H.A (KSA)
41674.GNR.R.MELLING.R.F.A (1914-15 Star)
& 41674.GNR.R.MELLING.R.A (WW1 Pair)
Ralph Melling from Southport, Lancashire enlisted in 1897 age 18 & served in South Africa with Q battery. R.H.A. He was wounded in action at Modder River 15-2-1900 however his service papers state he was wounded near Kimberley. He was convicted by court marshal 17-2-1901 & given 56 days detention. He left the army in 1913but was recalled for service in WW1 & first landed in France 30-11-1914 serving with the Royal Field Artillery & was again discharged to the reserve at the wars end.
N.E.F & Complete with copy service papers, medal roll details & census details

Code: 57536