Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1326 Pte J. Whitney, 1-12th Foot) attempt to erase rank, very fine £60-£80

Spink, February 1980.

James Whitney was born in Kelleshandra, Avagh, County Cavan, Ireland. He initially served with the 2nd Battalion, 14th Foot in New Zealand (entitled to New Zealand Medal with reverse dates ‘1861-66’). He was discharged, and immediately attested for the 12th Foot at Auckland in December 1866. Whitney was discharged in August 1876, having served for 21 years and 24 days.

Sold with copied service papers and research.