Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, engraved in running script Lieutenant J.R. Hanson Imperial Yeomanry.

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Hanson, John Russell- appointed 2^nd Lieutenant, 28^th November 1891, Captain, 10^th March 1897, resigned, 12^th August 1900; joined the Durham Light Infantry, Captain, 13 August 1900, embodied at home, 13^th August 1900 to 5^th December 1900, granted the honorary rank of Captain in the army 5^th December 1900; served with the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa, Captain 23^rd February 1901, to 15^th July 1902. Rejoined the 1^st V.B. Durham Light Infantry; Major, 18^th June 1906. Lieutenant Colonel, to command the battalion 1^st April 1908, deceased 14^th July 1910.
Housed in a glazed frame can be removed for shipping if required.