Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1864 to 1866 (479. Wm. Body. 68th Lt Infy) toned, edge bruising, otherwise good very fine £300-£400

William Body was born in Killadown, Galway, Ireland. He enlisted in the 68th Foot at Cork in April 1858. Body was discharged in May 1879, after 21 years and 9 days’ service with the Colours.