Description
Queen’s South Africa, bar Transvaal, 32219 Gunner Alfred Rea, Royal Field Artillery.
Officially impressed: “32219 Gnr A. Rea. 81st Bty: R.F.A.”
Note, medal suspension refitted with a BWM style suspension, the Tranvaal clasp is original.
Confirmed on the medal roll with copy service papers.
Alfred Rea was born in Severn Stoke, Worcester. Joined the Army aged 18 years 4 Months old on 18th December 1898 at Worcester.
Saw the following service:
Home, 14th Feb 1898 – 5th Feb 1901
South Africa, 6th Feb 1901 – 9th Nov 1906.
Home, 20th Nov 1906 – 13th Decr 1910.
Discharged after finishing a full 12 year term of engagement.
