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China 1857-60, 1 clasp, Pekin 1860 (Lieut. H. J. Day, 99th Regt.) officially impressed naming, good very fine £300-400
Henry James Day was commissioned Ensign, 99th Foot, in December 1854, and advanced to Lieutenant in October 1857. He served as Adjutant for the Regiment during the China War 1857-60, and was present at the actions of Chang-kin-wan, Paliatchow and the surrender of Pekin in 1860. He was promoted Captain in January 1864.
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