Pair: Sergeant Trumpeter W. J. Scott, Royal Field Artillery

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (36397 Sgt. Tptr: W. J. Scott, R.F.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Sjt. W. J. Scott. R.A.) edge bruise to MSM, very fine (2) £120-£160

William Joseph Scott was born in Plumstead, Kent, around 1868. Describing his trade as ‘band boy’, he attested for the Royal Artillery at Woolwich on 18 January 1883, aged 15 years and 1 month, and was posted to the Depot of the London Division in the rank of Boy. Advanced Trumpeter 1 April 1884, he Army Service Record states: ‘Wound of head, 7.5.90 on duty.’

Promoted Sergeant Trumpeter on 13 February 1891, Scott was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1901, and was discharged on reduction of the establishment in July 1907.