Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Colour Sergeant F. W. Adams, Hampshire Regiment

Afghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Charasia, Kabul (1598. Sergt. F. W. Adams. 67th Foot.) light contact marks; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (428. Cr. Sgt. F. W. Adams. Hamps: R.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (C. Sjt: F. W. Adams. Hamps: Regt) mounted for wear, generally good very fine (3) £360-£400

Frederick William Adams was born in Dublin, and attested for the 67th Foot at Portsmouth in July 1869. He advanced to Sergeant in January 1875, and served with the Regiment in Afghanistan, April 1879 - September 1880. Adams transferred to the Permanent Staff, 3rd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment in August 1882, and advanced to Colour Sergeant in December of the next year. He was discharged 31 July 1895, having served 26 years and four days with the Colours (recommended for the M.S.M. 16 August 1897).