Lot Archive

Lot

№ 656

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20 March 2008

Hammer Price:
£110

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1522 Sergt. T. Eveleigh, 13th Huss.) slight edge bruise, good very fine £90-110

Tom Everleigh was born in Exeter. A Tailor by occupation, he attested for service with the 13th Hussars at the Bow Street Police Court on 2 January 1874, aged 28 years. On the same day he was promoted to Sergeant Tailor. With the 13th Hussars he served in India, January 1874-November 1884 and in South Africa, November 1884-November 1885. He was discharged at his own request on 14 October 1899. Sold with copied service papers and an article on the medal and recipient.