AFGHANISTAN-L.S.G.C. BANDMASTER -BLANE-RIFLE BRIGADE TRANSFERRED TO THE SUFFOLK REGIMENT

Afghanistan Medal 1877-78-89 Clasp: ALI MUSJID
Named to: 2447 PTE J G BLANE 4TH RIFLE BDE
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal(Victoria small letter)
2470 SERGT J G BLANE SUFF R(Engraved naming)
Medals about very fine, Afghan Medal has slight contact wear.
James George Blane was born in Northampton, and enlisted in the Rifle Brigade in 1872 aged 14 years, 7 Months.Appointed Bandsman 1878,
He transferred to the Suffolk Regiment, and was discharged in 1908, and was then living at 49 Will Road Cambridge.He was re-engaged for home service in WW1.He is mentioned in the History of the 4th Btn Suffolk Regiment,as Bandmaster Blane when the Colours of the 4th Btn were placed in thre Cathedral at Ely. He is also listed in the 1911 census as Army Pensioner Bandmaster.L.S.G.C. Medal awarded 01/04/1891 (Depot)
A real Long-Service Group!

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