Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (861 Tp: Sgt. Maj: H. J. S. Barrett. 17th. Lancers.) good very fine £140-£180

Harry John Salter Barrett was born near Bromyard, Herefordshire, in 1847 and attested for the 17th Lancers at Worcester on 12 September 1865. He served with the Regiment in South Africa during the Zulu War from 26 February to 7 October 1879 (Medal and clasp 1879), and subsequently in India from 8 October 1879 to 29 December 1886, with the rest of his service being at home. Advanced Troop Sergeant Major on 17 July 1881, he was discharged on 24 January 1888, after 22 years and 135 days’ service.

Sold with copied record of service.