Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Sergeant J. Watts, Oxfordshire Light Infantry, late 51st Light Infantry

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (8 Bde. 1398 Pte. J. W. Watts. 51st Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1876 Sgt. J. Watts. Oxf: L.I.) dark toned, nearly extremely fine (2) £140-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum.

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James Watts was born at Cripplegate, London, and attested at Bow Police Court on 20 August 1878. Posted to the 1st Battalion, 51st Light Infantry, he joined his regiment at Guernsey on 22 August 1878 and served with them in India, Afghanistan and Burma from 20 October 1879 to January 1895. He transferred to the 2nd Battalion, Oxfordshire Light Infantry on 9 February 1890, and amongst other duties he was appointed to be the ‘Liquor Bar Sergeant’. He was discharged as a Sergeant on 19 August 1899, after 21 years’ service.

Sold with copied record of service.