A long service and Annuity M.S.M. pair awarded to Barrack Sergeant-Major Elias Gregg, 82nd Foot

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (328. C. Sergt. E. Gregg. 82nd Foot); Army Meritorious Service Medal, E.VII.R. (Bk. Serjt. Mjr. E. Gregg. 82nd Foot.) good very fine (2) £300-360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Meritorious Service Medal Groups from the Collection of Ian McInnes.

View
Collection

Elias Gregg was born at Derby on 17 March 1839. He was recommended for the M.S.M. as Barrack Warden on 16 June 1904, still serving after 22 years 6 months in the line, 15 years 6 months in the Army Service Corps, and 8 years 6 months as Barrack Warden. He had 16 years service abroad and was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in 1875. He died at Staines in November 1923. Sold with research.