Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1834-53 (J. Janes, 45th Regt.) suspension refitted, edge bruising, contact marks, nearly very fine £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine Collection of Medals to the Sherwood Foresters.

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John James was born in Chale, Newport, Isle of Wight. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 45th Regiment at Newport on 16 May 1845, aged 17 years, 6 months. He served overseas for 8 months in Monte Video and for 12 years, 9 months in the Cape of Good Hope Province. Awarded the Long Service Medal without gratuity on 25 August 1866. Discharged at his own request on 10 January 1867.

Note: There are no ‘J. Janes’ in the published medal roll for the 45th Regiment.

With copied discharge papers