Orders, Decorations and Medals

India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (1797 Pte. R. R. Prosser, 11th Hussars) good very fine £140-180

Robert R. Prosser was born in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. A Joiner by occupation, he attested for the 11th Hussars at Aldershot on 21 November 1879, aged 22 years. Promoted to Corporal (Saddle Tree Maker) in April 1891 but was reduced through drunkenness in January 1893. Served in South Africa, July 1890-October 1892 and in India, October 1892-December 1898. He was discharged due to debility in December 1898; the above was his only medallic award. With copied service papers and roll extract.