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25 & 26 November 2015

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№ 943 x

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26 November 2015

Hammer Price:
£65

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (8112 By. Sgt. Maj. J. Knight, R.A.) edge bruising, very fine £70-90

Joseph Knight was born in Newbury, Berkshire. A Painter by occupation, he attested for the Royal Artillery at Reading on 17 July 1872, aged 19 years, 1 month. Served in India, December 1880-February 1885. Promoted to Battery Sergeant-Major in September 1888 and served as Acting Sergeant-Major from March 1893. Awarded the Army L.S. & G.C. in January 1891 - this was his only medallic award. Discharged 24 June 1897. With copied service papers.