the Battalion was absorbed into the 39th Infantry Battalion
in addition to the missing prong there is evidence of period repair to the reverse
supplemented by images of military interest
Lieutenant Semelmaker's unit was engaged in a sharp fire fight with an attacking hostile force
On Christmas Eve 1969
United Kingdom. A Pair of Queen’s South Africa Medal and Natal Native Rebellion Medals to Corporal J. Harris, Durban Light Infantry Auction the Battalion was absorbed intoA Queens South Africa Medal. Instituted 1899. In silver, rim officially impressed 758 CORPL. J. HARRIS. DURBAN L. I., with RELIEF OF LADYSMITH and TRANSVAAL clasps, replacement ribbon, minor wear, a few small edge bruises, extremely fine. A Natal Rebellion Medal. Instituted 1907. In silver, rim officially impressed (local units) SGT. J. H. HARRIS, DURBAN LIGHT INFANTRY., with 1906 clasp, bright, small scratches and edge knocks, near extremely fine.