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Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2926 Sergt. T. Lally, A.H. Corps.) edge bruising, contact marks, very fine £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Awards to the Medical Services from the Collection of the late Tony Sabell.

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Thomas Lally was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. A Cabinet Maker by occupation, he attested for the 42nd Regiment on 10 October 1860.

He transferred to the 37th Regiment in August 1861 and became a Hospital Sergeant in May 1868. He transferred to the Army Hospital Corps as a Sergeant in November 1878 and was promoted Colour Sergeant in April 1879 and to Staff Sergeant in January 1880. Lally was discharged on 17 March 1882 having completed his second period of service. Awarded the South Africa Medal 1877-79 with no clasp as a Colour Sergeant in the A.H.C. and the Army L.S.& G.C. with a gratuity of £5 in May 1880.

With copied service papers.