The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

Abyssinia 1867 (Qr. Mr. J. Mellor 33rd D.W. Regt.) suspension re-fixed, otherwise nearly very fine £260-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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Joseph Mellor was born at Halifax on 12 September 1837, and enlisted into the 33rd Foot on 5 February 1858; Sergeant, July 1861; Colour-Sergeant, July 1864; Quartermaster-Sergeant, May 1868; Quarter Master 33rd Foot, by selection, 8 July 1868; placed on half pay, 9 July 1868; Resigned (half pay) 8 September 1871; Quarter Master 15th Foot, by selection, 14 April 1875; Hon. Captain, East Yorkshire Regiment, 1 July 1881; retired 29 December 1886, on retired pay, with honorary rank of Major. Took part in the Abyssinia Campaign, battle of Magdala, 13 April 1868 (Medal). Major Mellor died in London on 21 September 1903.