Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant W. A. Humphrey, 9th Lancers

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (1992. Pte. W. Humphrey. 9th Lancers.) surname partially officially corrected, pitted from Star; Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1992 Private W. Humphrey 9th Lancers); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1992. S:Q:M:Sgt. W. A. [sic] Humphrey. 9/Lancers.) first good fine, remainder very fine or better (3) £460-£500

William Arthur Humphrey was born in Reigate, Surrey. He attested under the alias ‘George White’ for the 9th Lancers at Canterbury in February 1879. He advanced to Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant and was awarded the L.S. & G.C. in September 1897. Humphrey was discharged, 3 August 1904, having served 25 years and 160 days with the Colours.