New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1863 to 1866 (356. Thos. Cooper. 43rd. Lt. Inftry.) minor edge bruising, better than good very fine £360-£440

Thomas Cooper was born in Lancaster in 1841 and attested for the 43rd (Monmouthshire Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot at Manchester on 14 May 1859. Posted to India and New Zealand, he was imprisoned by his Commanding Officer for sleeping at his post on 17 June 1866. Returned home to England and posted to Aldershot, he was later discharged at Curragh Camp on 30 April 1869.

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