Four: Band Sergeant H. Waterfield, Manchester Regiment

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1695 Pte. H. Waterfield. 63rd. Regt.); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (1695 ...e. H. Waterfield. Manch. R.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (169... H. Waterfield. M...ch. R.); Khedive’s Star, dated 1882, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style for display; edge bruising and heavy pitting from Star that has obliterated some naming detail, therefore fine (4) £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Robert Barltrop Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment.

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Henry Waterfield was born at Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, in 1853. He attested for service as a Private in the 63rd Regiment at Cork, Ireland, on 8 July 1870, giving his trade as musician. He served in India at Agra, Delhi and in the Punjab and was appointed Bandsman on 12 February 1876. The 63rd left Quetta at the latter stages of the first phase of the Afghan War and joined the Kandahar Field Force in July 1880. He continued serving in India until the 63rd was due to return to the U.K. in August 1882, but were diverted to Suez and thence to Alexandria and Ras El Tin Barracks, finally returning to the U.K. in October 1882. He was promoted Lance Corporal on 1 August 1884, Bandsman Corporal on 21 March 1889, and Band Sergeant on 5 August 1889, and was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal the same year. He was discharged to pension at Aldershot on 30 September 1897.

Sold with copied service papers and other research including several photographic images of the recipient.