An Abyssinian War Medal To Painter 2Nd Class Purchase Hold He married after his discharge

He married after his discharge

in Medicine in 1915

"You will be sorry to hear that poor old John Reeves was killed instantly

57mm (x90mm including wreath suspension)

An Abyssinian War Medal To Painter 2Nd Class Purchase Hold He married after his dischargeAn Abyssinian War Medal to Painter 2nd Class Purchase (J. PURCHASE PAINTER H. M. S. ARGUS). Naming is officially embossed on the reverse. Suspension is neatly repaired, hanger is missing its pinback, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by a copy of the Medal Roll entitling him to the Abyssinian War Medal (which was forwarded to him on June 22, 1870, his service number stated as "23"), along with assorted research papers.