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QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902, two clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal (Pte. J. Pocock, Rifle Bde.), edge bruising, about very fine

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QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902, two clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal (Pte. J. Pocock, Rifle Bde.), edge bruising, about very fine
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Lot Essay

Private J. Pocock was taken P.O.W. at Oceana Mine, near Vlakfontein on 26.12.1900, following a gallant stand made by Captain C. Radcliffe and six Companies of the 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade. Outnumbered by a Boer force of some 450 men, the Riflemen sustained around 60 casualties. Sadly, having survived the action, and been released, Pocock died of disease in January 1902.