Orders, Decorations and Medals

Pair: Private J. Lewis, 30th Regiment

Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (17 Pte., 30th Rgt.), impressed naming; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue (17 Pte., 30th Foot) good very fine (2) £350-400

John Lewis was born in Ilminster, Somerset. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for service in the 30th Regiment at Bristol on 15 September 1857, aged 18 years. With the regiment he served for nearly eight years in Canada. He was discharged at his own request in March 1880, having completed his second period of service. Sold with copied service papers.