The Robert Barltrop Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2093 Park Greenacre 96th Foot) suspension claw tightened (and loose), edge nicks, nearly very fine £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Robert Barltrop Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment.

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Park Greenacre (also recorded as Patrick Greenacre) was born at East Dereham in 1823. He attested as a Private in the 96th Regiment on 7 January 1845, and served with the 96th in Van Diemen’s Land, Canada, and in India. He was invalided home on 7 March 1864 and was discharged from Netley Hospital. He was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1865 and died on 20 April 1879 at Norwich, a Chelsea Out Pensioner.

Sold with copied discharge papers and muster roll extracts.