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Details - Ashantee medal 1873 to Royal Marines |
Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (E. Wayte, Pte., R.M., H.M.S. Victor Eml. 73-74)
Footnote
Edward Wayte was born in Spondon, Derby in 1839. A basket maker by trade, he enlisted into the Royal Marine Light Infantry in 1857. He served at Woolwich on HMS Marlborough and on HMS Hague and HMS Black Prince, HMS Victoria and Albert, HMS Jumna, HMS Victor Emmanuel and HMS Monarch. From the date of his joining until 1871 his conduct was very good and he was awarded two good conduct badges. From 1871 onwards his conduct deteriorated and was several times listed in the Company Defaulters’ Book and in 1871 was sentenced to 21 days solitary confinement followed by 21 days hard labour for drunkenness and theft. He has been found drunk on his post as sentry of the middle watch in the steerage of the Hulk "Sem Warnus." That on investigating the case it transpired that Wayte had stolen liquor with which he got drunk from a bottle of brandy improperly left in the cabin of Mr. Hill, Assistant Paymaster. He died of Erysipelas of the head and face whilst in the service in October 1877. This disease is an acute heamolytic streptococcal infection of the skin, most common in temperate climates. Dirt and unsanitary conditions favour its development and chronic alcoholism and diabetes are often causes. Because his terrible conduct he was not awarded a long service medal. Sold with copied service papers and death certificate. Minor edge bruise.
Price: VF $750.00 Canadian
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