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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 435

(x) Pair: Private W. Jenvey, East Lancashire Regiment

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel (679. Pte. W. Jenvey. 59th Foot.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (679 Pte. W. Jenvey. E. Lanc: R.), contact marks and a little wear to naming, nearly very fine (2)

William Jenvey was born at St Maurice, Winchester in 1846 and was a butcher upon his enlistment in the 59th Foot at London on 24 August 1864. Having served in Ceylon from 5 September 1867-22 March 1869, he was appointed to the Band on 18 October 1869. Jenvey thence saw service in India, 23 March 1869-12 December 1878 and on campaign in Afghanistan, 13 December 1878-1 September 1880 (Medal & clasp). Returning home from India in November 1880, Jenvey earned his L.S. & G.C. in 1883 and was married at Dover in April 1885. He was discharged at Dover in September 1885; sold together with copied service record.

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Sold for
£320

Starting price
£130