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    3. Hello,I'm wondering if someone might be able to help.  On e-bay, a Volunteer Force Service Medal for an H. Peskett has come up for bid. e-Bay H. Peskett  It was awarded according to it's description in 1895 for long service (20 years) in the Sussex Regiment.  Unfortunately, I can't figure out who it was awarded to.   The Military Archive website has listings for these medals and has one for an H. Peskett; Peskett H (9736) VLSM Record Rank: Private Name: Peskett H Service Number: 19 Unit: Royal Sussex Regiment Medal type: Victoria Regina, issued both unnamed and namedbut is not free to view and I don't think based on the sample that they provide with give me much if anymore detail. Working backwards, if it was awarded for 20 years service in 1895, he would have joined up around 1875, placing his birth about 1840 to 1860 area assuming he began his military career fairly young.  I've a Peskett database and have several H. Peskett's born during that period or before, but none are likely candidates.  Does anyone know if this medal, as it is for Volunteer Service, was handed to a non-soldier?  Would the censuses show him in a normal career, not military?  I've looked at military careers and I can't see anyone that I think would fit the bill. I would like to figure out who this was presented to?  I'm curious to know if it was a distant relative. Gerald Peskett 13311Ontario Canada.

    03/20/2015 08:20:49