King’s South Africa Medal 1901-02, 2 clasps, clasp, campaign medal
Accession Number
NAM.2002-02-875-2
Description
King’s South Africa Medal 1901-02, 2 clasps: South Africa 1901; South Africa 1902. 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
Klip Kraal, Action at, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902)