Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse, engraved naming (1251 L/Sgt: J. King. W: Rid: R.) good very fine £80-£100

John King was born in Dublin in 1863 and attested for the 33rd Regiment of Foot on 26 March 1878, seeing service in the East Indies and Malta. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 1 July 1896, and was discharged on the completion of his second period of engagement on 25 March 1899, after 21 years’ service.

Sold with copied record of service.