China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin (4351 Pte. G. Pennell. 2nd. Rl: Welsh Fus:) minor edge nicks, toned, good very fine £360-£440

George Pennell was born in Lambeth, London, in 1871 and attested for the Royal Welsh Fusiliers at London on 13 June 1894, having previously served with the Middlesex Rifle Volunteers. He served with the 2nd Battalion in Malta, Crete, and Egypt, and in China from 14 December 1898 to 25 December 1902. He was present during the occupation of Crete 1897-98, and in China during the Boxer Rebellion, where he was part of the contingent of 300 men of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers that saw action at the Relief of Peking in August 1900. He transferred to the Army Reserve on 15 February 1903, and was discharged on 12 June 1906, after 12 years’ service.

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