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Auction: 4020 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 176

Family Group: Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, three clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, these loose on riband (7888 Pte A. Evans, Rl Candn: Regt), extremely fine Pair: Lieutenant A.V. Evans, Saskatchewan Regiment British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. A.V. Evans), extremely fine (3) Estimate £ 420-450 Private A.G. Evans Royal Canadian Regiment, was wounded at Florida, South Africa, 29.5.1900 M.C. London Gazette 19.8.1916, Lieutenant, C.M.R., 'For conspicuous gallantry and determination. During a heavy bombardment he was ordered to retire with a few men and hold a strong point. He was wounded on his way, but managed to get there and hold his own until relieved. His determined stand ensured the retention of this strong point throughout the operations.' (Somme). Lieutenant Arthur Vincent Evans M.C., Saskatchewan Regiment; Lieutenant 11.6.1915; acting Captain 15.5.1918.

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