Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1186 Paymr. Sergt. Mjr. Robt. Sexton, 14th Hussars) good very fine £90-120

Robert Sexton was born near Ipswich. A Clerk by occupation, he attested for the 14th Light Dragoons at Westminster on 1 April 1842, aged 22 years, 3 months. Served in the East Indies for over 17 years. Awarded the Punjab Medal with clasps for Chilianwala and Goojerat; I.G.S. with the clasp for Persia; the Indian Mutiny Medal with clasp for Central India - served at Koonch, Gollowlie, Calpee, Morer and Gwalior. Paymaster Sergeant-Major Sexton was discharged at his own request with a pension on 24 February 1869.His three campaign medals were sold at Spinks in October 1879. With copied discharge papers.