From the next Spink auction.
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Afghan (0) (6291 Gunr. L. McLerie, C Batt. 4th Bde. R.A.);
QSA (3) CC Paaed Drie (8127 Gnr. L. McLerie, 15th Coy. S.D. R.G.A.);
China (0) (8127 Gr. L. McLerie, No. 91 Co. R.G.A.)
Lawrence McLerie enlisted in the Royal Artillery in October 1878 and was quickly embarked for India. He subsequently served in ‘C’ Battery, 4th Brigade, R.A. in Afghanistan in August-October 1880 (Medal), in addition to participation in operations in the Boer War as a Gunner in 15th Company, Southern Division, R.G.A., including the action at Paardeberg (Queen’s Medal & 3 clasps). His unit having been re-titled No. 91 Company, R.G.A., he witnessed further active service in China (Medal). Discharged at Woolwich in January 1902, McLerie died at Midurst, Sussex in 1911, aged 51; sold with copied research, including medal roll verification.
Sold for £850.
Picture courtesy of Spink
Afghan (0) (6291 Gunr. L. McLerie, C Batt. 4th Bde. R.A.);
QSA (3) CC Paaed Drie (8127 Gnr. L. McLerie, 15th Coy. S.D. R.G.A.);
China (0) (8127 Gr. L. McLerie, No. 91 Co. R.G.A.)
Lawrence McLerie enlisted in the Royal Artillery in October 1878 and was quickly embarked for India. He subsequently served in ‘C’ Battery, 4th Brigade, R.A. in Afghanistan in August-October 1880 (Medal), in addition to participation in operations in the Boer War as a Gunner in 15th Company, Southern Division, R.G.A., including the action at Paardeberg (Queen’s Medal & 3 clasps). His unit having been re-titled No. 91 Company, R.G.A., he witnessed further active service in China (Medal). Discharged at Woolwich in January 1902, McLerie died at Midurst, Sussex in 1911, aged 51; sold with copied research, including medal roll verification.
Sold for £850.