A Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment

Pair: Private T. Tucker, Manchester Regiment

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1534 Pte., 63rd Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1534 Pte., Manch. R.) good very fine (2) £180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment.

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Thomas Chard was born in Chard, Somerset. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 77th Regiment at Taunton on 25 November 1867, aged 22 years. With them he served in India, November 1868-April 1870. In June 1870 he transferred to the 63rd Regiment, joining them in Ireland. With the 63rd/Manchester Regiment he served in India, October 1870-August 1880; Afghanistan, August 1880-November 1881 and India, November 1881-December 1882. In April 1886 he was awarded the Army L.S. & G.C. with a gratuity. Having completed his service he left the Army in November 1888. With copied service papers and other research.