Ashantee Medal no clasp named 2508 PTE J HARVEY 2BN 23 R W FUS 1873-4.
John Harvey born around 1853 in Shoreditch, London enlisted aged 19 years old into Royal Welsh Fusiliers numbered 2508. He soon rose through the ranks. After training he was sent to West Africa from 21st Nov 1873 to 20th Mar 1874 where he earned his Ashantee Medal. Back home till 16th Oct 1874 when they were sent to Gibraltar till 14th Feb 1880. Sent back to UK till he was discharged as a Colour Sgt on 20th May 1893 after serving 21 years. Don't think he earned a LS&GC as imprisoned in 1877 for disgraceful conduct and busted to Pte.
