Pair: Sergeant R. Russell, Royal Engineers

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (7747. Sergt. R. Russell. Rl. Engrs.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (Sjt. R. Russell. R.E.) extremely fine (2) £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Julian Johnson Collection.

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Robert Russell was born in St. James, London, and was a tailor prior to his attestation for the Royal Engineers in September 1863. He advanced to Sergeant in June 1874 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in 1882). He qualified as a Master Tailor at Royal Army Clothing Depot, Pimlico, in 1870.

Russell was discharged 30 September 1884, having served 21 years and 30 days with the Corps. He was awarded the M.S.M. with annuity in 1922, when aged 79.