The Paul Bentley Collection

Four: Serjeant T. Williams, 44th Regiment

Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Thos. Williams, 44th Regt.) contemporary engraved naming; China 1857-60, 1 clasp, Taku Forts 1860 (Serjt. Thos. Williams, 44th Regt.); Army L.s. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1964 Serjt. Thos. Williams, 44th Foot); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, unnamed, fitted with a Crimea style suspension, suspension repaired, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine and better (4) £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Paul Bentley Collection.

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Thomas Williams was born in London. A Plumber by occupation, he attested for the 44th Regiment on 7 February 1843, aged 18 years, 11 months. Promoted to Corporal in October 1854 and Sergeant in February 1859, he was awarded the Army L.S. & G.C. with a gratuity of £5 in October 1861. Served nearly 6 years in the Mediterranean; 2 years, 3 months in Turkey and Crimea; 1 year, 8 months in China and 6 years, 5 months in the East Indies. On 13 August 1866 he was discharged at his own request to a pension after 21 years service.

Sold with copied service papers.