Lot Essay
Mr. Thistle, born at Whitby in 1857, was Chief Officer of the S.S. Persia when that vessel was used to transport troops to and from South Africa for the Boer War.
Details
Transport medal, 1899-1902
with one clasp, S. Africa 1899-1902 (H. Thistle); together with sundry documents, including a Board of Trade Competancy certificate (1885) and numerous Discharge certificates (up to 1912) all relating to the recipient
with one clasp, S. Africa 1899-1902 (H. Thistle); together with sundry documents, including a Board of Trade Competancy certificate (1885) and numerous Discharge certificates (up to 1912) all relating to the recipient
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