A scarce seven clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal with clasps for the Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast and South Africa 1901 to Private Tom Wilson, alias William Taylor, Yorkshire Regiment.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 7 clasps: Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast, South Africa 1901 (1040 PTE. T. WILSON, YORK: REGt.)
Condition: Minor edge bruise, Good Very Fine.
Tom Wilson was born in the parish Hebdon Bridge, near the town of Wadsworth, Yorkshire. For the early part of his service he appears to have served under the alias of William Taylor. His 7 clasp combination is confirmed on the relevant rolls.
