Pair: Private H. Betts, 80th Regiment, India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Bhootan (513, H.Ms 80th Regt.); another of one clasp, Perak (513 Pte., 80th Foot), contact marks and edge bruising, generally very fine (2)

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Pair: Private H. Betts, 80th Regiment, India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Bhootan (513, H.Ms 80th Regt.); another of one clasp, Perak (513 Pte., 80th Foot), contact marks and edge bruising, generally very fine (2)

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Lot Essay

Private Henry Betts was born near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk and enlisted in the 80th Regiment at Westminster in June 1859, aged 18 years. In a subsequent career spanning 21 years with the Colours, he served in the East Indies for six years, including the Bhootan and Perak operations; in China for three years; in the Straits Settlements for one year; and in South Africa for 3 years. Betts was discharged in July 1880, his conduct being described as 'Very Good'.