Lot 88
Bechuanaland ‡
Clandestine Operations - Inc The D.J. Croll Medal Collection & Other Properties | M26002
Auction: 16 September 2026 at 10.30 BST
Description
Cape of Good Hope Medal, Clasp Bechuanaland awarded to Trooper G. J. Coetzee, Cape Police (Tpr: G. J. Coetzee. Cape Police.), fair (1)
Bechuanaland Campaign
The duration of the Bechuanaland Campaign was from 24 December 1896 to 30 July 1897. In April 1896, a severe outbreak of cattle disease occurred, which required that all cattle in the area needed to be slaughtered in an attempt to contain the disease. This was resented by the local Tswana population who, as a result, rose up in protest. A number of engagements occurred and, following a build-up of more Colonial reinforcements in July 1897, the conflict ended after a final action at Langberg on 30 July and 1 August 1897, in which most of the Tswana leaders were either killed or surrendered. Veterans of this campaign were awarded the Bechuanaland Clasp.
His name is shown on the Northeast Medals Medal Rol, link below
https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/SH7fCRLDVFDK46i9fxf1TBDd?domain=northeastmedals.co.uk
