Orders, Decorations and Medals

Pair: Private J. Hall, 41st Regiment, late 90th Light Infantry

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 2 clasps, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow (90th Lt. Infy.) claw slightly tightened; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (1467 Pte., 41st Foot) first with edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine and better (2) £500-560

James Hall was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 90th Regiment at West Bromwich on 20 February 1856, aged 21 years, 6 months. Served in India for 18 years. Was with the regiment in operations during the suppression of the Indian Mutiny, including the second relief and capture of Lucknow. Promoted to Corporal in December 1864 but was tried by court martial and reduced in November 1866 for neglect of duty. Transferred to the 41st Regiment in April 1869, he was once more advanced to Corporal at the termination of his military career in April 1876. Awarded the Army L.S. & G.C. with a gratuity of £5. Discharged in April 1876 at the completion of his second period of service. With copied service papers.