Volunteer Long Service Medal, India, long and efficient service award
Accession Number
NAM.1981-06-19-12
Description
Volunteer Long Service Medal, India awarded to Volunteer Ernest William Eates and worn by Kenneth Raye Eates, Lucknow Volunteer Rifles, 1914. There is no evidence Kenneth Raye Eates ever served in this unit or that he was entitled to this medal. However, Indian Army Order No 485 dated 07/09/1914 refers to the award of the Volunteer Long Service Medal, India to an E W Eates in this unit.