The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 2nd issue, large letter reverse (Serjeant James Hall. 57th Regt. 1854) regimentally engraved naming, fitted with silver clip and rectangular bar suspension, very fine £100-£140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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James Hall was born at Jobham, Billericay, Essex, and attested for the 57th Foot at Rochester, Kent, on 5 December 1833, aged 19. He was promoted to Corporal on 8 October 1835, and to Sergeant on 8 August 1838. He served 12 years abroad in the East Indies and was discharged at Birr on 24 September 1856, in consequence of a Reduction of the Army and being totally unfit for service, suffering from chronic hepatitis. He was then in possession of a medal with a Gratuity of £15 for long service and good conduct, and intended to reside at Dublin. Sold with copied discharge papers.