Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (1079 Pte. J. Morgan, 2-24th Foot) edge bruising, good very fine £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of the late Eric Smith.

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John Morgan was born in Trevethin, near Pontypool, Monmouthshire. A Puddler by occupation and a member of the Royal Monmouth Militia, he attested for service with the 25th Brigade at Brecon on 20 January 1877. With the 2nd Battalion 24th Foot he served in the Cape Province, July 1878-February 1880; Gibraltar, February-August 1880, and India, August 1880-January 1883. Transferring to the 1st Battalion in September 1888, he was discharged in April 1894.With copied service papers.