Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse (6789 Pte. C. Walker 1st Bn. Ryl. Fuslrs.) good very fine £600-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Cornelius Walker was born in the Parish of Wapping, London, and attested for the Royal Fusiliers in London on 19 October 1898, aged 18 years 1 month, a carman by trade. He served abroad at Gibraltar, September 1899 to January 1901; in Burma and India, January 1901 to 25 January 1907, including the ‘Sikkim-Tibet Expedition 1904.’ He was transferred to Army Reserve on 28 January 1907, and was finally discharged on 18 October 1910. Sold with copied discharge papers which confirm medal for ‘Tibet Mission 1903-4, clasp “Gyantse” 1 February 1905’, and paid ‘Tibet Mission Gratuity £24/-/- 1 December 1905.’