Description
A good India General Service and Boer War group – 3rd battalion Rifle Brigade.
India General Service 1895-1902, clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, 1617 Pte. A. Sellar 3rd. Bn. Rif. Bde.; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal , 1617 Pte. A. Sellar, Rifle Brigade.; King’s South Africa 1901-02, clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, 1617 Pte. A. Sellar. Rifle Brigade.; Imperial Service Medal, G.V.R., Circular issue, 2nd ‘Coronation robes’ issue, Arthur Charles Sellar; ( mounted court-style for display)
Arthur Charles Sellar was born in Paddington, London, in 1871 and attested for the Rifle Brigade in London on 24 September 1891.
He served with the 3rd Battalion in India from 2 February 1892 to 1 February 190. and saw active service during the operations on the Punjab Frontier 1897-98. Transferring to the Army Reserve on 5 February 1899, he was recalled to the Colours on 9 October 1899, and saw further service with the 1st Battalion in South Africa during the Boer War from 28 October 1899 to 9 September 1902.
He transferred once more to the Reserve on 21 May 1903, and was discharged on 23 September 1903, after 12 years’ service.
He subsequently became a postman in London, and was awarded the Imperial Service Medal upon his retirement.
Condition – Generally GVF
