NAM.1973-10-3-1

WO Form 268, 1875-1883. Monthly settlements, clothing account and saving’s bank account of 787 H Hampton. Including 4th class certificate of education, 25 Aug 1877. From a collection of material relating to Cpl Hampton, nd. Allegedly Hampton was the first soldier to receive the DCM, in South Africa in 1881. He served with the 22nd Foot and the 1st Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders.