A 1900 China War Medal To Gunner Charles Mccoy, Royal Navycon #41 Auction Moore 4th B'n Rifle Bde

Moore 4th B'n Rifle Bde

The Battalion was opposite a junction point in the enemy lines that marked the boundary between the Chinese 39th and 40th Armies (commanded by Generals Xinquan and Yucheng respectively)

The award acknowledged his combined service of 19 years

After some time working in banking he decided to join the British Army aged 17 in 1880 and he served with the 7th Royal Fusiliers

A 1900 China War Medal To Gunner Charles Mccoy, Royal Navycon #41 Auction Moore 4th B'n Rifle BdeA 1900 China War Medal to Gunner Charles McCoy, Royal Navy (GUNR. C. McCOY, R. N., H. M. S. CENTURION.). Naming is officially impressed in large capitals. Very light contact, extremely fine. Accompanied by two research papers. Footnote: Charles McCoy enlisted with the Royal Navy on March 27, 1888 and served as a Gunner aboard HMS Centurion during the China campaign.(C: 41)