A confirmed South African Irish 'Prisoner of War' North Africa' campaign medal group of 4: Private W. Scott, 1st Battalion South African Irish, South African Army

- The 1939-45 Star (88023 W. Scott) - The Africa Star (88023 W. Scott) - War Medal (88023 W. Scott) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (88023 W. Scott) Prisoner-of-War: Private W. Scott, is confirmed being captured in North Africa and transported to Axis Occupied Europe as a Prisoner of War, where in March 1945, he was being held in Germany, at Stalag 8B, located at Teschen Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 87576 - 89075 allocated to 1st Battalion Imperial Light Horse, South African Army Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of the transfers to other units or services The recipients surname indicates a South African of British or Irish descent The medals each retaining their original silk ribands, as issued A scarce seen and desirable unit, the South African Irish - the 'Fighting Irish' Condition: GVF