Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Sergeant Trumpeter J. Davies, Royal Horse Artillery

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1400. Tptr. J. Davies. R.H.A.) engraved naming; Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (Sjt. Tpr. J. Davies. R.H.A.) good very fine (2) £200-£240

John Davies was born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, in 1857 and attested for the Royal Horse Artillery at Woolwich on 22 October 1878. He served with the Artillery in India from 29 September 1879 to 7 November 1889, with the rest of his service at home, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, with Gratuity, per Army Order 43 of April 1897. He was promoted Sergeant Trumpeter on 13 January 1899, and was discharged on 17 July 1906, after 27 years and 269 days’ service. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, with gratuity, per Army Order 166 of 1928. This is his entire medallic entitlement.

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