South African WWI group of 4 awarded to Pte J.B. ELLIS, 4th S.A.I

South African WWI medal group of 4 awarded to Private JOHN BESWICK ELLIS

4th South African Infantry, late 10th Infantry.

A complete group to a man determined to do his duty, including a rare cardboard, on ribbon, Victory Celebrations "Badge of Honour" dated Johannesburg, Dec. 11th 1918.

• Attested as Private (no. 37) 10th Infantry - 28th August 1914. Campaign G.S.W.A.
• Re-attested as Private (no.254) Heildelberg Commando - 12 January 1915. Campaign G.S.W.A.
• Re-attested as Private (no. 6367) 9th S.A. Infantry - 14 December 1915. Campaign G.E.A.
• Re-attested as Private (no.2512) 2nd S.A. Horse - 1st March 1916. Campaign G.E.A
• Discharged 29 November 1916 on demobilisation: Character described as Very Good
• Re-attested as Private (no.11367) 1st S.A.I - 4th February 1917. Campaign in France.
• Wounded in Action G.S.W. left leg on 13th November 1917.
• Discharged, Permanently Unfit for further War Service, character described as Very Good, - 15th February 1919.

A complete set of War Service Records in electronic format will accompany the medals.

Medals are mounted on material covered cardboard for display. Please view the photos carefully as they form part of the description.

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