Afghanistan Medal no clasp named 1695 PTE H WATERFIELD 63RD REGT, Egypt Medal no clasp named 1695 ...E H WATERFIELD MANCH R, Army Long Service & Good Conduct named small letter reverse 169. ... H WATERFIELD M...CH R & Khedive’s Star 1882 unnamed as issued. Edge bruising and heavy pitting from Star that has obliterated some naming detail, therefore fine.
Henry Waterfieldwas born at Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, in 1853. He attested for service as a Private in the 63rd Regt at Cork, Ireland, on 8th Jul 1870, giving his trade as musician. He served in India at Agra, Delhi and in the Punjab and was appointed Bandsman on 12th Feb 1876. The 63rd left Quetta at the latter stages of the first phase of the Afghan War and joined the Kandahar Field Force in July 1880. He continued serving in India until the 63rd was due to return to the UK in Aug 1882, but were diverted to Suez and thence to Alexandria and Ras El Tin Barracks, finally returning to the UK in Oct 1882. He was promoted Lance Corporal on 1st Aug 1884, Bandsman Corporal on 21st Mar 1889, and Band Sergeant on 5th Aug 1889, and was awarded the LS&GC medal the same year. He was discharged to pension at Aldershot on 30th Sep 1897.
Sold with copied service papers and other research including several photographic images of the recipient.
Provence Spink Apr 2014 Lot 175.
