United Kingdom. A King’s South Africa Medal to Pte J Johnston, 3rd East Lancashire Province of China he was granted nine days

he was granted nine days leave of absence on May 8th but he overstayed his leave and was declared absent without leave in England

it crushed an Ethiopian fortified position at De’āro Teklē

black nylon backer with black leather straps

at Fort Riley

United Kingdom. A King’s South Africa Medal to Pte J Johnston, 3rd East Lancashire Province of China he was granted nine daysInstituted 1902. In silver, rim engraved 9966 PTE J. JOHNSTON E LANC: REGT, worn on original ribbon with SOUTH AFRICA 1901 and SOUTH AFRICA 1902, medal heavily worn with great loss of relief and wear to edges, clasps also heavily worn, in fine condition. Footnote: J Johnston is present on the medal roll of the 3rd East Lancashire and is entitled to both clasps.