Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Sutlej 1845-46, for Moodkee 1845, 3 clasps, Ferozeshuhur, Aliwal, Sobraon (Corpl. William Becket, 50th Regt.) minor edge bruising, very fine £1000-1200

Corporal William Becket, 50th Regiment, was killed in action at the battle of Sobraon, 10 February 1846; one of 44 officers and men of the 50th to be killed, 31 of whom had 3-clasp medals.