Lot 17
Crimea
"Behind The Wire" - Medal and Militaria Sale | M25001
Auction: 17 September 2025 at 14:00 BST
Description
The Crimea Medal awarded to Gunner William Ridgewell, Royal Horse Artillery, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol, (W. Ridgewell. Gr. Rl. Hse. Arty), Officially Impressed, edge bump, toned fine (1)
William Ridgewell was born in Essex circa 1831 enlisting into the Royal Horse Artillery at Maldon on the 8th of May 1852 stating that he was a 21 year old Labourer. His name appeared twelve times in the Defaulters Book, once a conviction by Civil Powers, mostly for Desertion. He served in total 22 years 91 days and was discharged at his own request on the 20th of January 1877. His Service Papers confirm the Crimea Medal with 4 clasps and his entitlement to the Turkish Crimea Medal.
Sold with copy Service Papers
