Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

East and West Africa 1887-1900, 2 clasps, Brass River 1895, Benin 1897 (W. Jenness, Pte. R.M., H.M.S. Barrosa.) edge nicks, toned, good very fine £280-£320

William Jenness was born in Kingham, Norfolk, on 12 June 1870, and attested for the Royal Marines at Norwich on 12 June 1889. He served in H.M.S. Barrosa from 29 August 1894 until her crew was paid off on 3 September 1897, during which time he qualified for the East and West Africa Medal with clasps for Brass River 1895 and Benin 1897. He was discharged on 17 July 1901, at the end of his period of limited engagement.

Sold with copied record of service and medal roll extracts.