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№ 141

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13 January 2021

Hammer Price:
£120

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (498 Tp. Sgt. Maj: G. Healey. 5th Dn. Gds.) impressed naming, good very fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd.

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George Healey was born in the Parish of Coton Clanford, Staffordshire, and attested for the 5th Dragoon Guards at Liverpool on 13 July 1861, aged 18, a collier by trade. He was promoted to Corporal in October 1865; Sergeant, April 1869; and to Troop Sergeant Major in February 1879. He served at home throughout and transferred to the Lancashire Yeomanry Cavalry on 31 December 1881, until his final discharge on 28 December 1886, after 25 years 167 days service. Sold with copied discharge papers which confirm L.S. & G.C. medal.