The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

Abyssinia 1867 (Lieut. H. Crofton 21st Brigde. R.A.), suspension re-fixed, nearly very fine £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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Henry Crofton was born in July 1847, grandson of Sir Morgan Crofton, 1st Bt., of Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Joining the Royal Artillery as a Gentleman Cadet in January 1865, he was appointed Lieutenant in July 1867 and served with the 21st Brigade, R.A. in Abyssinia from December of the same year until June 1868. Further advanced to Captain in January 1879 and to Major in October 1884, he died at Shoeburyness on 8 January 1893, and is commemorated in a stained glass window in Shoeburyness Garrison Church; sold with further details.