Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Sergeant D. McIntosh, Rifle Brigade

Canada General Service 1866-70, 2 clasps, Fenian Raid 1866, Fenian Raid 1870 (913 Bglr: D. McIntosh. 1/R.B.) engraved naming; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (913. Sergt. D. McIntosh. Rif: Brig:) very light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (2) £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd.

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Donald McIntosh was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, and was resident at Montreal, Canada, when he enlisted there for the Rifle Brigade on 16 February 1865, aged 14 years 2 months. After two and a half years as a Boy soldier, he was appointed Bugler on 1 September 1867; Bandsman, 30 July 1871; Acting Corporal, 1 April 1876; Corporal, 8 February 1878; Sergeant, 30 October 1879; Sergeant Bugler, 10 October 1883. He served in Canada 5 years 215 days, and in India for 5 years 242 days. He was discharged at Gosport on 25 May 1886, having been awarded his L.S. & G.C. medal with gratuity. Sold with copied discharge papers and full confirmation of C.G.S. medal.