Auction Catalogue

11 & 12 December 2013

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 847

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12 December 2013

Hammer Price:
£200

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1891 (1285 Lce. Corpl. J. Roberts, 1st Bn. R.W. Fus.) nearly extremely fine £180-220

John Roberts was born in Festiniog, Merionethshire. A Dispenser by occupation, he attested for the Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Carnavon on 29 December 1885, aged 21 years. With them he served in India, December 1886-January 1894. Transferred to the Army Reserve in February 1894 and discharged in December 1897.

With copied service papers and roll extracts.