Abyssinia 1867 (Staff Surgn. J. H. Chartres Medl. Staff) note incorrect second initial, small collector’s number ‘3002’ impressed by suspension, very fine £400-£500

John Smith Charters was born in Dublin on 4 October 1828 and qualified B.A. and M.A. at Trinity College, Dublin, in 1857; M.B. and M.D. in 1870. He was appointed acting Assistant Surgeon on 9 May 1852; Assistant Surgeon, 29th Foot, 11 June 1852; 100th Foot, 16 November 1860; 8th Hussars, 13 January 1869; Surgeon-Major, 8th Hussars, 9 May 1872; served throughout the Abyssinian campaign of 1867-68 as a Staff Surgeon, and in medical charge of one of the Hospital Ships. Surgeon Charters died in London on 31 October 1875.