China 1842 (R. Ingram, Corporal, 49th Regiment Foot) edge bruising, some contact marks, nearly very fine £220-260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the collection of Angela and the late Douglas Bertram.

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Richard Ingram was born in the Parish of Heckingham, near Loddon, Norfolk. He attested for the 49th Regiment in 1834, aged 17 years. Sergeant Ingram was discharged after 21 years service having being appointed to the staff of the South Lincoln Regiment of Militia. Sold with copied service papers which show him brought before a Court Martial on several occasions during his military career.