Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (3212 Sgt J. Penn. Suffolk Regt) nearly very fine £50-£70

James Penn was born in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. He attested for the Bedfordshire Regiment in June 1884, and advanced to Corporal in April 1891. Penn transferred to the 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment in November 1891. He advanced to Lance Sergeant in May 1984, and to Colour Sergeant in December 1904. Penn served with the Battalion in South Africa from November 1899 until June 1900 (entitled to Q.S.A. with ‘Cape Colony’ clasp). He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. in 1903, and discharged in June 1908, having served 24 years. Penn was then employed as a gym instructor at the Royal Grammar School Colchester.

Penn re-engaged for service aged 49 years and 6 months in December 1914. He initially served at the Suffolk Regiment Depot, before being posted to the 26th TR Battalion. Penn was discharged in November 1917, suffering from chronic arthritis.

Sold with copied service papers, and a photographic image of recipient.