Queen’s South Africa Medal (3 Clasps – Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein) – Pte. J. Cottam, 14th Hussars – Wounded 24/04/1900
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Regiment: 14th Hussars
Era: Boer War
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A Boer War QSA awarded to 3994 Private John Cottam, 14th Hussars.
Queen’s South Africa Medal (Clasps – Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein) named to 3994 Pte. J. Cottam. 14 / Hrs.
Private John Cottam was slightly wounded at Grootfontein on 24/04/1900.
The 8th and 14th Hussars were ordered to occupy a high ridge to their front. They galloped forward and dismounted, reaching the top just before the Boers. A fire-fight ensued during which ‘A’ Squadron were pinned down so that they had to keep their faces flat on the ground. The Squadron C.O., Captain Denny, was killed outright, together with two other men. The action subsequently delayed the cavalry so that it was unable to cut off the retreat from Wepener. The Infantry captured De Wetsdorp but the Boers were reinforced by Louis Botha and withdrew to the mountains around Thabanchu. It was here that the 14th Brigade narrowly avoided being surrounded, only managing to escape due to the rearguard actions of the 14th Hussars.
John Cottam went on to serve in the first world war where he was wounded in action, receiving a gun shot wound to his right hand.
The medal is in good condition.
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Regiment: 14th Hussars
Era: Boer War
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