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№ 399

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11 October 2023

Hammer Price:
£420

Pair: Sergeant Trumpeter W. H. Lee, Hampshire Yeomanry, late Sergeant Bugler, King’s Royal Rifle Corps

India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Hazara 1891, Samana 1891 (1456 Sergt. Bugler W. Lee 1st Bn K.R.Rif.C.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R. (88 Sjt: Tptr: W. H. Lee. Hants: Yeo:) mounted for wear, very fine (2) £300-£400

William Henry Lee was born in Winchester, Hampshire, and attested as a Boy for the King’s Royal Rifle Corps at Winchester in February 1877. He advanced to Lance Sergeant in March 1889, and to Sergeant Bugler in March 1895. Lee was discharged in February 1898, having served 21 years with the Colours. He subsequently joined the Hampshire Yeomanry, and was awarded the T.F.E.M. in January 1911.

Sold with copied service papers.