Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (H. Thomas. Pte. R.M. H.M.S. Druid. 73-74.) minor edge bruise, very fine £180-£220

Henry Thomas was born in 1839 at Fordingbridge, Southampton, and enlisted in the Royal Marines for 12 years, at Pembroke Dock, on 16 June 1859, at the age of 19, declaring prior service with the Hampshire Artillery Militia. He served in 32nd Company, Royal Marines, and was discharged on 11 February 1876, on account of lung disease (Phthisis) contracted on active service.

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