A Crimea D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant T. Horsman, Grenadier Guards, who was wounded in action at the Battle of Inkermann, 5 November 1854

Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (Corpl. Thos. Horsman. 3rd. Bn. Grenadr. Gds.) contact marks and edge bruising, therefore nearly very fine £1200-1600

Provenance: Spink, Medal Circular, May 1992.

D.C.M. recommendation dated 26 January 1855.

Thomas Horsman was born in Headingley, Leeds, and was a miller by trade. He attested for the Grenadier Guards in October 1852, and served with the 3rd Battalion in the Crimea. Horsman was wounded in action at the Battle of Inkermann, 5 November 1854. He advanced to Sergeant, and was discharged 18 September 1856.