Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (B. Serjt Maj: J. Bolton, H.A. Militia) minor edge bruising, very fine £80-£100

John Bolton was born in Staffordshire, was a tailor by trade, and attested as a Gunner in the Royal Artillery at Newcastle-under-Lyme in May 1848. He advanced to Corporal in February 1856, and to Sergeant in September 1864. Bolton was discharged at Gosport, Hampshire, in June 1869, having served for 21 years and 30 days with the Colours. He subsequently joined the Hampshire Artillery Militia, advanced to Battery Sergeant Major, and was awarded his L.S. & G.C. in September 1876. Bolton was a Chelsea In Pensioner in later life.

Sold with copied service papers.