Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (834 Dmr: J. Lovett. Rl: Innis: Fus:) minor edge bruise, nearly extremely fine £80-£120

John Lovett was born on 4 June 1870 in the Bombay Presidency, India, and attested for the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at Belfast on 4 February 1884. He was stationed with the Regiment in South Africa from 8 October 1885 until 20 January 1889, where he was appointed a Drummer on 27 June 1886. Returning home, he continued as a Drummer in the Regiment for a further 20 years, and was awarded his Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with a Gratuity of £5 in July 1902. He was discharged on 31 May 1909, after 25 years and 117 days’ service, and died at Edinburgh on 12 May 1946.