| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/04964.002 |
| 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: Trumpeter Arthur Edward Forbes, Queensland Mounted Rifles
Description
Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps' CAPE COLONY',' RHODESIA', 'ORANGE FREE STATE', 'TRANSVAAL', 'SOUTH AFRICA 1901' AND 'SOUTH AFRICA 1902'. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
297 Trumpeter Arthur Edward Forbes served with 3rd Queensland (Mounted Infantry) Contingent to the Boer War. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal at Koster's River, Transvaal on 22 July 1900 and was also mentioned in despatches. Forbes returned to South Africa in March 1902, serving with the Australian Commonwealth Horse. He subsequently served as an army chaplain in both world wars.