Pair: Sergeant G. Tappenden, Royal Horse Artillery

Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Sjt. G. Tappenden. R.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1628. Sgt. G. Tappenden. R.A.) very fine and better (2) £120-£160

George Tappenden was born in Chatham in 1855. He attested for the Royal Artillery at Woolwich on 27 December 1873, serving as Gunner in “A” Battery, Royal Horse Artillery from 20 January 1876. Transferred as Sergeant to the Regimental District Staff 1 February 1883, he remained on the Staff until discharge at Woolwich on 10 May 1896.