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A Boer War D.C.M. to Private A. Neilson, Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry, Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (Pte., Thorneycroft's M.I.), suspension claw re-riveted, edge bruising and contact wear, about very fine

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A Boer War D.C.M. to Private A. Neilson, Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry, Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (Pte., Thorneycroft's M.I.), suspension claw re-riveted, edge bruising and contact wear, about very fine

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D.C.M. London Gazette 19.4.1901.

Private A. Neilson, D.C.M., was also Mentioned in Despatches by General Buller (dated 9.9.1900): 'Privates A. Neilson and W. Strong are brought specially to notice for gallant conduct', and by Lord Roberts in his Despatch of 2.4.1901 (London Gazettes 8.2.1901 and 10.9.1901 refer).