Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1098. Pte. W. Hatch. Worc: R.) engraved naming, traces of brooch mounting to reverse, with suspension re-affixed, small edge cut, otherwise very fine £50-£70

William Hatch was born in Monmouth in 1846 and attested for the 36th Regiment of Foot on 17 October 1864, having previously served in the Monmouth Militia. He served continuously in India for over ten years, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - his sole medallic entitlement - in 1883. He was discharged on 9 October 1885, after 20 years and 356 days’ service, and died in Monmouth in 1908.

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