SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1877-79, - clasp - 1879. 452. Pte E.Hemblin. 91st Foot. Engraved. A few small edge bumps, otherwise nicely toned extremely fine.
Together with copy of Army documents relating to discharge.
Edward Hemblin, labourer, age 18, born in the Parish of St Lukes near London in the County of Middlesex, England; Attested 27Jul1859 at Westminster in the County of Middlesex; Applied for Disch.18May1880 to Regimental Board at Capetown, South Africa; Disch.17Aug1880 at Netley, Hampshire, England after more than 20 years service and with 4 Good Conduct Badges to his credit, service includes 8 years and 1 month in the East Indies and 1 year and 3 months in South Africa; intended place of residence after discharge was Christ Church Lane, Battersea, London, England.