Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Hazara 1888, Samana 1891 (4510 Pte. F. King, 1st Bn. K.R. Rif. C.) contact marks, nearly very fine £160-200

Frederick King was born in Emscote, near Warwick. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the K.R.R.C. at Warwick on 10 May 1888, aged 18 years, 7 months. Served in India, November 1890-March 1896 and was awarded the India Medal with clasps for Hazara 1891 and Samana 1891 and the India Medal with the clasp, Relief of Chitral. Transferred to the Army Reserve in March 1896 but recalled in November 1899 for service in South Africa, December 1899-April 1901. King was finally discharged on 20 July 1901. With copied service papers.