| Surname: | Claxton |
| Initials: | S |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 306 |
| Notes: | MMP. 18/1/1886 enlisted in the 8 Hussars, age 18.2 years, occupation Gardener, born Priory, Bridlington, Yorkshire, next of kin mother Anne Claxton of 11 Church Green, Bridlington, 29/6/1888 transferred to the 16 Lancers, 2/5/1890 transferred to MMP, 21/7/1897 Cpl., 30/1/1904 discharged time expired, served 19 years 13 days. 17/10/1892 married Mary Elizabeth Iverson at Swaffham Prior, Cambridgeshire. Served Home 18/1/1886 to 21/10/1899, South Africa 22/10/1899 to 29/11/1902, Home 30/11/1902 to 30/1/1904 to discharge at the Curragh, Ireland, conduct Very Good. 11/12/1914 died at Bridlington, heart. Samuel Claxton. He has the same No. as S/Sgt R J Bennett, MFP & MPSC. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 191 Aug. 23, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Belmont, Modder River, Orange Free State, Transvaal. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/355 Page: 297 Dec. 23, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. |