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23 June 2021

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№ 104

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23 June 2021

Estimate: £300–£400

Pair: Private W. Entwistle, 26th Foot, later Royal Marine Light Infantry

Abyssinia 1867 (636. W. Entwistle. 26th. Regt.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, engraved naming (Wm. Entwistle Pte. 7th. Co. R.M.L.I.) heavy contact marks, nearly very fine (2) £300-£400

William Entwistle was born in Newington, London, on 21 July 1847, and served with the 26th Regiment of Foot in Abyssinia. He transferred to the Royal Marine Light Infantry (Plymouth Division) on 21 July 1875, his trade being given as Musician, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 26 November 1875. He was appointed Musician on 1 June 1878, and was discharged on 27 August 1886, having completed 21 years’ service.

Sold with copied R.M.L.I. record of service.