Auction Catalogue

29 November 1996

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 15

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29 November 1996

Hammer Price:
£260

Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Toulouse (William Roberts, 39th Foot) contact marks and polished, otherwise nearly very fine

William Roberts was born in Rodington, Salop, and served in the 39th Foot from 20 December 1803 to 12 November 1816, a total of 12 years 362 days. He was discharged at ‘camp near St Omer’ being unfit for further service owing to his age and being worn out, aged 46 on his discharge.