Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2196. Driv: W. F. Stevens. A/A. R.H.A.) engraved naming, minor edge bruising, good very fine £60-£80

William Frederick Stevens was born in the Hundred of Hoo, near Rochester, Kent, in 1850 and attested for the Royal Horse Artillery at Maidstone, Kent, on 4 November 1868. He served in India from 13 November 1869 to 12 February 1878, with the rest of his service being at home, and was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (his sole medallic entitlement) with a gratuity of £5 in April 1887. He died at Woolwich whilst still in service on 27 December 1899, after 31 years and 54 days’ service.

Sold with copied record of service.