British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Drummer Wm. Mann, 34th Regt.) suspension refitted, nearly very fine £160-200

William Mann was born in Norwich, Norfolk. A Shoemaker by occupation and a member of the East Norfolk Militia, he attested for service in the 34th Regiment at Great Yarmouth on 6 February 1858, aged 19 years. Appointed a Drummer in March 1858, he was promoted to Corporal in May 1863 but was reduced to Drummer again in November 1868 due to ‘irregular conduct’. Drummer Mann was discharged on 15 February 1879. During his military career he was awarded the Indian Mutiny Medal without clasp and the Army L.S. & G.C. Medal. With copied discharge papers.