Pair: Private G. Ellis, Royal Marine Light Infantry

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (5097 Pte. G. Ellis, R.M.L.I, H:M:S: Terrible); China 1900, no clasp (G. Ellis, Pte. R.M., H.M.S. Terrible.) mounted on card for display, contact marks, nearly very fine (2) £300-£400

George Ellis was born on 9 May 1871, at Isleworth, Middlesex. He joined the Portsmouth Division of the Royal Marines on 9 October 1889. After several drafts he joined H.M.S. Terrible in August 1897 and served on her until October 1901, during which time he saw service ashore in the Boer War and also the Boxer Rebellion. Ellis had an indifferent character being in cells on a regular basis. He was discharged on 19 February 1902, and died on 14 July 1943.

Sold with copied record of service.