Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal
Name: Willie West
Service No: 1546
Unit: Highland Light Infantry
Naming Details: Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal engraved - 1546 SERGt. W. WEST. HIGHd. L.I
Notes: Lovely condition - as awarded.
Additional Information
Record of Service:
Willie West was born about 1849 in Lanark, Scotland. He enlisted in the British army on the 11th of August 1868 and was allocated service number 1546. Willie joined the 71st Regiment of Foot and served at home until the 16th of October 1868.
Willie served in the Mediterranean from the 17th of October 1868 until the 18th of March 1880. On the 19th of March 1880 he returned home, where he served until his discharge on the 18th of March 1890.
In 1881 the 71st Foot amalgamated with the 74th Foot and formed the Highland Light Infantry. Willie was promoted to Lance Corporal on the 8th of July 1881, Corporal on the 19th of May 1882, Lance Sergeant on the 15th of December 1883 and Sergeant on the 17th of March 1885.
The LSGC is Willie’s sole medal entitlement.
Notes:
Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal engraved 1546 SERGt. W. WEST. HIGHd. L.I.