Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Gambia 1894 (W. White, Pte. R.M., H.M.S. Raleigh.) edge bruising and slight abrasion to Queen’s cheek, nearly very fine £200-£240

William White was born in Landport, Somerset, on 12 October 1871, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at Yeovil on 12 December 1889. He served in H.M.S. Raleigh from 3 October 1891 to 23 February 1895; in H.M.S. Curlew from 24 July to 21 August 1895; and in H.M.S. Redbreast from 1 January 1896 to 31 December 1898, with the rest of his service being spent on the Plymouth Division. He was discharged on 18 December 1901, at the end of his period of limited engagement.

Sold with copied service record and medal roll extract.