Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1775 John Butler, 1st Bn. 25th Foot) minor edge bruising, good very fine £100-120

John Butler was born in the Parish of Claran, near Headford, Co. Galway. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 5th Fusiliers on 11 April 1840, aged 19 years. He transferred to the 25th Regiment on 1 April 1842. After serving nearly 13 years in India and over three in Gibraltar, he was discharged with a pension in Gibraltar on 23 April 1861. With copied service papers.