Orders, Decorations and Medals

Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (W. H. MacNeill, 20th Regt.), engraved naming, minor edge bruise, good very fine £500-600

William Henry MacNeill (spelt ‘McNeill’ in Army Lists) was born in London on 19 May 1827 and entered the 20th Regiment as an Ensign by purchase on 1 October 1847. He became a Lieutenant by purchase on 30 December 1853 and a Captain without purchase on 29 December 1854. With the 20th Regiment he served in the Crimea War, being present at the battles of Alma, Balaklava and Inkermann and the seige of Sebastopol. His Crimea Medal with 4 clasps was presented to him by Queen Victoria in person at Horse Guards Parade on 20 May 1855.