Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2) (19156. Gunr. J. Wright. 7/Div: Cst. Bde. R.A.; 2300 Serjt. Saml. Yates 2nd. Battn. 12th. Foot.) minor edge bruising, very fine (2) £100-£140

Samuel Yates was born in Darton, Salisbury, in 1826. He served over 21 years with the 12th Regiment of Foot and was awarded the South Africa Medal 1853.