3 BAR QSA, O BATTERY R.H.A, DIED PRETORIA 23-12-1900

QSA 1899-1902 With clasps for Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal
To- 62478.GNR.G.READ.O.BTY.R.H.A
The recipient died at Pretoria 23-12-1900 serving with O battery R.H.A
He is recorded on the casualty list with the incorrect service number 62748 as opposed to his correct service number 62478. As you can see the middle two numbers have been transposed. Such mistakes are common with Boer war medals.

Code: 57944