The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (Corpl. Richd. Greenbank, 2nd Eurn. Bengal Fusrs.) few contact marks, good very fine £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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Corporal Richard Greenbank, 2nd Bengal European Fusiliers, was severely wounded on 12 June 1857. On that day the mutineers made a determined sortie from Delhi and after a good deal of fighting were driven back. During the day, Lieutenant Thomas Cadell, 2nd Bengal European Fusiliers earned the Victoria Cross for bringing in wounded men whilst under heavy fire. Having made a recovery, Greenbank was again in action and was dangerously wounded on 14 September 1857. With some copied research.