Abyssinian War Medal 1867-8, Gunner John Gerrett, 5th Battery, 25th Brigade, Royal Artillery
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Abyssinian War Medal 1867-8, Gunner John Gerrett (service number 197), 5th Battery, 25th Brigade, Royal Artillery Not much information is known. Gunner Gerrett was likely born around 1837 in Milford, Salisbury, Wiltshire. He served in the 5th Battery, 25th Brigade, Royal Artillery, which was armed with brass rifled mountain guns, under Major Bogle, sent from Calcutta. He likely retired in 1873. Embossed 197 / GUNR / GERRETT / 5 : BY 25TH BGDE / R.A. Condition Good, however, the suspender is evidently broken, and there are some cratch marks under the naming, likely a pawn number removed
