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Medals from the Collection of the late Roy Painter

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№ 21

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23 March 2022

Hammer Price:
£1,000

Pair: Captain F. J. Hutchison, 64th Foot

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia (Lieut. F. J. Hutchison, 64th Foot); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Captn. F. I. Hutchison, 64th Regt.) light contact marks, otherwise better than very fine (2) £600-£800

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Frederick John Hutchison was appointed Ensign in the 64th Foot on 22 December 1848; Lieutenant, 9 May 1851; Captain, 29 November 1857; Major, 1 April 1870; half-pay 64th Foot, 30 September 1870.
Major Hutchison served with the 64th Regiment in the Persian campaign of 1856, including the storm and capture of Reshire and surrender of Bushire (Medal with Clasp). Served also in the Indian Mutiny campaign, including the action of Kerkeroulie, capture of Bareilly, attack of Mohomdee and affairs of Shahjehanpore and Bunnai (Medal).