| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30881 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1901 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
Queen's South Africa Medal : Trooper A P Weidemier, 2nd New South Wales Mounted Rifles
Description
Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps for 'SOUTH AFRICA 1902', 'SOUTH AFRICA 1901', TRANSVAAL', 'ORANGE FREE STATE' and 'CAPE COLONY'. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
Awarded to 624 Trooper Abraham Percy Weidemier (enlisted as 'Alfred').He served with 2nd New South Wales Mounted Rifles which embarked from Sydney in March 1901 and served in both the Western and Eastern Transvaal. The unit returned to Australia in May 1902.