China 1900, no clasp (Lieutt. W. A. Bayley. 27th Baluch. Lt. Infy.) official correction to rank, very fine £240-£280

William Arthur Bayley was born in 1878, the son of Colonel H. E. D. Bayley. He joined the Indian Army from the Royal Military College as second lieutenant on 22 January 1898, and was promoted to lieutenant on 22 April 1900. He saw service in China 1900 with the 27th Baluchistan Light Infantry (Medal). Lieutenant Bayley died at Chaman on 23 September 1903, aged 25, and is buried in Quetta New Cemetery.

For the India General Service Medal awarded to the recipient’s father, see Lot 339.