Boer War pair awarded to Driver S.J. Clements, 64th Battery, Royal Field Artillery who saw service in South Africa during the Boer War where he would take part in the Boer War being present on operations in the Orange Free State and the Transvaal, and the action of the Tugela Heights between 14th and 27th February 1900, in the relief of Ladysmith between 15th December 1899 and 28th February 1900, and at the action at Laing's Nek between 2nd and 9th June 1900.
Pair: Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 5 Clasps: Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek; (75678 DVR: S.J. CLEMENTS. 64TH BTY. R.F.A.) King’s South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; (75678 DVR: S.J. CLEMENTS. R.F.A.)
Condition: Good Very Fine
Samuel John Clements was born in Devonport and attested on 13th November 1889, initially serving at home until 1st October 1890 when he would travel to India. He would remain there until 5th November 1897, when he would return back to the UK for a near two year period.
On 2nd November 1899, he would travel to South Africa where he would take part in the Boer War being present on operations in the Orange Free State and the Transvaal, and the action of the Tugela Heights between 14th and 27th February 1900, in the relief of Ladysmith between 15th December 1899 and 28th February 1900, and at the action at Laing's Nek between 2nd and 9th June 1900.
Returning to the UK on 11th August 1902, he would be discharged on 21st August 1902. He would then re-enlist to seen a further four yours service from 23rd October 1902.
