Lot Archive

Lot

№ 786

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17 September 1999

Hammer Price:
£80

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, V.R., small letter reverse (2543 Serjt. Edwd. Taylor, 91st Foot) good very fine £50-60

Edward Taylor was born at Riverston, near Sligo, and attested for the 91st Foot at Glasgow on 8 June 1847. He served in the Mediterranean for 1 year 7 months, East Indies for 9 years 11 months, was promoted Corporal in December 1848, and Sergeant in June 1855. He was discharged in December 1868 having received his L.S. & G.C. medal and Gratuity of £15 in October 1865.