Orders, Decorations and Medals

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (G. Jays, 90th Lt. Infy.) very fine £800-900

Private George Jays, 90th Light Infantry, was killed in action at Lucknow on 29 September 1857. The 90th formed part of Havelock’s relief column which broke through to the besieged garrison on this day. The loss was heavy with 535 men killed or wounded.