Orders, Decorations and Medals

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (J. Barton, 24th Foot) contact marks, some edge bruising, nearly very fine £400-450

James Barton was born in Gibraltar. A Shoemaker by occupation, he attested for the 24th Foot at Westminster on 20 November 1839, aged 14 years. With them he served 1 year, three months in Canada and 14 years, ten months in India. He served during the Second Sikh War and was present at the battles of Chilianwala and Goojerat. Attaining the rank of Corporal in June 1863, he was discharged with a pension in January 1865, aged 39 years. With copied discharge papers and roll extract.