Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (I, Middleton, 14th. Lgt. Drgns.) note first initial, minor edge knock, light contact marks and polishing, otherwise nearly very fine £300-£400

John Middleton attested for the 14th (The King’s) Regiment of Light Dragoons and served in Meerut, India, from 1 January 1851. He fought at Rathghur from 24 to 28 January, 1858; Barodia from 30 January 1858; Garrokota Pass from 13 February 1858; Mundesore from 25 March 1858; Betwa from 1 April 1858; Jhansi from 3 April 1858; Koonch from 7 May 1858; Golowlee from 16 May 1858; Calpi from 23 May 1858; Morar from 16 June 1858,; and Gwalior from 20 June 1858. He was discharged at his own request not long thereafter.