Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 4 clasps, clasp, campaign medal
Accession Number
NAM.2002-02-875-1
Description
Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902, clasps: Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal. From medal group awarded to Capt James McBain Ronald, 2nd Bn, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Ronald served in South Africa 22 Dec 1899 to 31 May 1902. His actions included Klip Kraal, Paardeberg, Poplar Grove, Driefontein and Baakenlaagte. He was wounded at Driefontein and Baakenlaagte. Ronald was killed in action 23 Apr 1915. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.
Events
Kimberley, Relief of, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902), Paardeberg, Battle of, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902), Driefontein, Battle of, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902), Klip Kraal, Action at, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902)