Army L.S. & G.C., W.IV.R. (W. Robottom, Q. Master Serjt., 19th Reg. Foot. 1834) steel clip and straight bar suspension, good very fine £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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William Robottom was born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. A Cordwainer by occupation, he attested for the 19th Regiment of Foot at Dover on 4 May 1813, aged 20 years. Served in the East Indies, May 1816-May 1920 and the West Indies, December 1826-August 1833. Promoted to Corporal, June 1813; Serjeant, July 1816 and to Quartermaster Serjeant in March 1821. Discharged in July 1834 at his own request on a modified pension of 2/- a day. Also awarded a gratuity of £15 and a Meritorious Service Medal. With copied service papers.