Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (139 Hosp. Serjt. O. Young, 1-14th Foot) edge bruising, contact marks, very fine £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Awards to the Medical Services from the Collection of the late Tony Sabell.

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Owen Young was born in Sheffield. A Cutler by occupation, he attested for the 14th Foot at York on 4 January 1858, aged 18 years.

He first gained the rank of Colour Sergeant in September 1862 but was reduced to Private in March 1869. Appointed Hospital Sergeant, August 1870-July 1872; Colour Sergeant, August 1872-August 1877, and Hospital and Colour Sergeant, August 1877-October 1878. The L.S. & G.C. was his only medallic award. He was discharged on 22 October 1878 having completed his second period of service. His overseas service included Malta, the Ionian Islands and the East and West Indies.

With copied service papers.