Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1475 Q.M. Sgt. B. Bean, R. Suss. Regt.), in card box of issue, nearly extremely fine £60-80

Bernard Bean was born in the Parish of South Creek, Norfolk. A labourer by trade, he attested for the 84th Regiment in 1868. He volunteered for and transferred to the 107th (2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment) in 1869 and was promoted Corporal in 1871, Sergeant in 1873, Colour Sergeant in 1876 and Quarter Master Sergeant in 1884. Awarded the Army L.S.& G.C. in 1888. Discharged at his own request in 1892. Sold with copied service papers.