Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (150 Pte. D. Carpenter, 11th Hussars) minor edge bruising, good very fine £80-100

David Carpenter was born near Brighton, Sussex. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 11th Hussars at Bedfont, Middlesex on 10 November 1878, aged 21 years. With the regiment he served 5 years, 9 months in the East Indies. Discharged at Colchester on 27 November 1878, aged 42 years. At the time of his discharge he was in possession of the L.S. & G.C. Medal and four good conduct badges. With copied service papers.