Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private C. Hopkins, 67th Foot, later Hampshire Regiment

Afghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Charasia, Kabul (1875, Pte. C. Hopkins, 67th. Foot); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7 (... C. Hopkins 2nd. Bn. Hamps R...); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (589 Pte. C. Hopkins. Hamps: R.) contact marks with naming partially obscured on IGS, better than good fine (3) £300-£400

Charles Hopkins was born in Wingfield, Berkshire, in 1850 and attested for the 67th Regiment of Foot on 12 October 1870. He served with them in India, Afghanistan, and Burma from 1 November 1872 to 7 February 1888, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal per Army Order 185 of April 1889. He was discharged on 11 October 1891, after 21 years’ service.

Sold with copied service papers and medal roll extract.