Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Sutlej 1845-46, for Sobraon 1846, no clasp (Saml. Allcock 9th. Lancers.) pitting, probably from Gwalior Star, therefore nearly very fine £300-340

Samuel Allcock was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and attested for the 9th Lancers at Nottingham on 16 November 1838. He served with the Regiment in India for 16 years, including during the First Sikh War, and was present at the Battle of Sobroan, 10 February 1846. He was discharged on 3 November 1861, after 22 years and 353 days’ service, and died in Nottingham, on 31 July 1861. Allcock’s brother also served in the 9th Lancers, and was present alongside him at the Battle of Sobraon.

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