Orders, Decorations and Medals

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (2161 Corpl. F. Stevenson, 91st Foot) very fine £350-400

Frederick Stevenson was born in Doncaster, Yorkshire. A Sawyer by occupation, he attested for the 7th Infantry Brigade at Sheffield on 28 February 1877, aged 24 years, 1 month. Initially served with the 84th Regiment, being transferred to the 91st Regiment in February 1879. Served in South Africa, February 1879-April 1883. Promoted to Corporal in July 1879, he was reduced due to absence in December of that year. Discharged in March 1889. With copied service papers.