Auction Catalogue

12 & 13 December 2012

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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№ 49 x

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13 December 2012

Hammer Price:
£800

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia (Drummer J. Wilson, 64th Foot) edge bruising, contact marks, nearly very fine £400-450

John Wilson was born in Ballyburley, King’s County. He attested for the 64th Foot at Limerick on 3 April 1841. He was ranked as a Drummer, October 1842-November 1857. With the regiment he served over 12 years in India, attaining the rank of Sergeant in November 1860. With copied service papers and roll extract.