Topic: Medals
The South African Medal
Canadian Infantry to Get Four Clasps
The Sherbrooke Examiner; 17 April 1901
In connection with the army order issued by the War Office on April 2, confirming the order of her late Majesty, that a medal be struck commemorating the military operations in South Africa. General order have dealt pretty fully with the detail; according to the regulations, Canadian infantry will receive four clasps:
- "Cape Colony",
- "Paardeberg",
- "Driefontein," and
- "Johannesburg."
"D" Battery men will receive three clasps:
- "Cape Colony",
- "Orange Free State," and
- "Belfast."
The mounted infantry and Royal Canadian Dragoons will receive clasps for:
- "Johannesburg",
- "Diamond Hill",
- "Cape Colony", and
- "Orange Free State."
The Royal Canadian Dragoons will receive their "Belfast" clasp.
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Updated: Friday, 3 April 2015 12:04 AM EDT