Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1279. Pte. W. Taylor. Oxf: L.I.) engraved naming, edge bruising, very fine £70-£90

William Taylor was born in Chatham, Kent, in 1856 and attested for the 43rd Regiment of Foot 8 October 1870, aged 14. He served with the Regiment in India from 28 September 1872 to 8 February 1887, and was discharged on 30 January 1892, after 21 years and 115 days’ service. His Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is his sole medallic entitlement.

Sold with copied service papers and a file of research.