The Donald G. Mellen Collection

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Bhootan (4248 S. Payne, H.Ms. 55th Regt.) some edge bruising, very fine
£180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Donald G. Mellen Collection.

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Samuel Payne was born in Exeter. A Fly Driver by occupation, he attested for the 55th Regiment at Limerick on 28 January 1856, aged 20 years, 6 months. With the regiment he served in the Mediterranean, 9 months and in the East Indies, 13 years, three months. He was discharged at Portsmouth on 21 January 1878 being found unfit for further service. With copied service papers and roll extracts.