1914 Star (8881 SJT. C. SCAIFE. 2/BORD:R.); British War Medal (8881 SJT C. SCAIFE. BORD.R.); Victory Medal (8881 SJT. C. SCAIFE. BORD.R.); India General Service Medal clasp Waziristan 1921-24 (3589442 W.O.CL.2. C. SCAIFE. BORD:R.); Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal GVR (3589442 WO.O.CL.II. C. SCAIFE. BORD.R.).
Charles Scaife was born in Denton, Durham in 1886. He enlisted for service with the 2nd Border Regiment and saw service with them in France from 5 October 1914. He was almost immediately returned to England and hospitalised for a short duration on 28 October and was entitled to wear a Wound Stripe as a result. He was alter posted to the Depot, Border Regiment for further service.
Post-war he was engaged in the Waziristan fracas of 1921-24 with the 1st Border Regiment, earning the medal and clasp. In the same year he was awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal - on 19 July 1924.
Scaife sought and gained employment with the Railways and worked for them as a Railways Goods Guard. This was still his occupation at the time of the 1939 Register - he was living at 21 The Crescent, Westmorland.
Scaife passed away in January 1970.
Medals are in good condition unless indicated otherwise. Sold with some research. See C1003086 for son's medals.
