India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98', 'Samana 1897' & 'Tirah 1897-98' (4688 Pte W. Jarvies 1st Bn Ryl Sco: Fus:)

Medal and clasps verification: The medal and all 3 x clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (ref WO 100/87 )

William Jarvies, son of James Jarvies (who in 1894 resided at 77 Stewart Street, Port Dundas, Glasgow) was a native of the Parish of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1875. By trade a 'Labourer', William enlisted in the British Army at, Glasgow, Scotland, on, 19 October 1894, being posted to the Regimental Depot of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. At the time of his attestation, he cited being a serving member of the 3rd (Militia) Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. His terms of engagement were 7 years with 'The Colors' and 5 years with the 'Army Reserve'. William subsequently served overseas in British India (including Burma) between 24 September 1896 - 13 March 1903 (a total of 6 years & 171 days). He took his final discharge from the British Army on, 18 October 1906, having completed 12 years service

Service papers for William Jarvies, are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives

The medal retaining an original length of silk riband

Condition: About GVF

Code: 22004