Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902, campaign medal
Accession Number
NAM.2007-05-2-1
Description
Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902, clasps: Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg. From a medal group awarded to Pte (formerly Trooper) Rydan Dixon, Roberts Horse, Royston’s Horse and 8th Canadian Infantry. Rydan Dixon died in action on 23 May 1915, aged 46 and is buried in Bethune Town Cemetery. Associated with the Boer War (1899-1902).
Campaigns
World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)
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), Johannesburg, Capture of, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902)