Queens South Africa Medal clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (16460 PTE. J. JERRETT. R.A.M.C.)
James Jerrett certainly got around. Born in Portsea, Hants and a Boatman by occupation, he first enlisted with the 4th battalion, Rifle Brigade, seeing service with them in the Burmese War of 1887-89. He was awarded the India General Service Medal clasp Burma 1887-89 which is not included. He next enlisted as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers on 19 July 1897 seeing Home service with them for 4 years 110 days before being discharged on 5 November 1901 to enlist with the Royal Army Medical Corps.
The attestation forms he completed at Netley for this purpose on 8 November 1901 stated that he was a Male Nurse and Boatman by occupation (he attended a Male Nurse course at Netley from 3 April to 7 November 1901). Having served in the Anglo Boer War from 7 December 1901, he was discharged on termination of engagement on 9 July 1902.
Medal is in good condition unless indicated otherwise. Sold with copied service papers and medal rolls.
