United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal to Sapper Phillips, R.E. Newly Listed He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 256th Infantry Battalion on January 25

on a field of emanating rays

both badges exhibiting oxidation spotting on the maple leaves clusters)

he was transferred to the 10th Field Company

along with the 70th through the 74th Regiments and ten Companies of the 3rd Indiana Cavalry

United Kingdom. A Queen’s South Africa Medal to Sapper Phillips, R.E. Newly Listed He signed his Attestation PaperInstituted 1899. In silver, rim officially engraved 29492 Sapr. W. T. PHILLIPS R. E. with BELMONT clasp, reverse with stiff red felt, bright, minor wear, extremely fine. Footnote: Sapper W. T. Phillips served with the Royal Engineers, 8th Railway Company. Records state he was transferred to G Company. Discharged. QSA (1) sent 10 Mar 1903. QSA (1) Belm. The 8th Railway Company, Royal Engineers served a vital logistical role during the Second Boer War