Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (197. Pte. R. Beeton, 6th Dragoon Gds.) impressed naming, good very fine £80-£100

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

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Richard Beeton was born in the Parish of St Clement, Norwich, Norfolk, and attested for the 6th Dragoon Guards at Norwich on 14 December 1858, aged 18, a turner by trade. Apart from 7 days in the cells in November 1861, his conduct was stated to be very good. He served 272 days in the East Indies but was otherwise at home during his 20 years 360 days service. He was discharged at Canterbury on 15 December 1879. Sold with copied discharge papers which confirm L.S. & G.C. medal.