Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (John Graves 13th Light Dragoons) depot impressed naming, contact marks, good fine £180-£220

John Graves, a Musician from Watford, Hertfordshire, attested into the 13th Light Dragoons on 5 July 1854. He served in the Crimea for 11 months before transferring into the 17th Lancers on 1 September 1857. Advanced Corporal on 1 December 1860, he reverted to Private at his own request on 2 December 1862. Further advanced Sergeant 4 September 1865, he reengaged the following year to complete his 21 years service. Discharged medically unfit on 20 February 1872 after 17 years and 169 days service, his character was described as ‘Very Good’.

Sold with copied service papers and copied medal roll extracts.