Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (540 Drumr. J. Chute, 2-24th Foot) edge bruising, contact marks, about very fine £500-600

Joseph Chute was born in Port Louis, Mauritius. He attested for the 25th Brigade at Aldershot on 7 January 1875, aged 14 years, 7 months. Appointed a Drummer in the 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment in January 1878, he served in South Africa, February 1878-January 1880; in the Mediterranean, January-August 1800; India, August 1880-May 1886; Burma, May 1886-November 1888; India, November 1888-November 1889; Egypt, December 1893-April 1895, and Gibraltar, April 1895-January 1896. Chute was discharged after completing his second period of service on 21 January 1896 - the above being his only medal. With copied service papers.