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

China 1857-60, 1 clasp, Taku Forts 1860 (Alexr. Sturgian, 44th Foot) edge bruising, contact marks, nearly very fine
£160-200

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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Alexander Sturgian was born in Aughloo, near Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 44th Regiment at Belfast on 1 August 1854, aged 17 years, 10 months. With the regiment he served in the Crimea, December 1854-July 1856 and was slightly wounded in the leg at the siege of Sebastopol (Awarded the British Crimea Medal with clasp and Turkish Medal). He then served in the East Indies, January 1858-April 1860; in China for one year 6 months (Awarded the China Medal with clasp) and then once more in the East Indies, October 1861-April 1865. He was discharged on 8 March 1879. His service papers record that at his discharge, in addition to the above, he was in possession of five Good Conduct Badges and the L.S. & G.C. Medal. With copied service papers.