A Collection of Medals to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers

China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin (5807 Serjt: C. Rooks. 2nd. Rl: Welsh Fus:) nearly extremely fine £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

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Charles Rooks was born in Holloway, London, in 1872 and attested for the Grenadier Guards at Horse Guards on 4 January 1893. He transferred to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers on 1 July 1898, and was promoted Sergeant and appointed Pioneer Sergeant the same day. He served with the 2nd Battalion in the occupation of Crete from 11 September to 13 December 1898; in China from 14 December 1898 to 17 June 1901, and again from 2 November 1901 to 9 November 1902; and then in India from 10 November 1902 to 25 November 1903. He was discharged on 3 January 1905, after 12 years’ service.

Sold with copied service papers and medal roll extract.