Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Ciudad Rodrigo (J. Southerd, 40th Foot.) very fine and a very scarce single clasp £1,600-£2,000

Approximately 54 medals issued with this single clasp.

Jeremiah Southerd joined the 2nd Somerset Militia as a Private on 23 September 1803. On 25 September 1807 he volunteered to serve as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, 40th Foot. He transferred to the 1st Battalion and went with the regiment to the Peninsula in June 1811. He was present at Ciudad Rodrigo in January 1812, but from 8 March 1812 to May 1814 he is shown on the muster rolls as being sick. He was finally discharged at Neuilly on 17 May 1815. Sold with muster details.