A Collection of Medals Relating to the War of 1812

The Military General Service Medal awarded to Private Jonathan Henshaw, 39th Foot, whose regiment arrived in Canada in August 1814 and took part in the expedition to Plattsburg

Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Toulouse (Jonathan Henshaw, 39th Foot) edge bruising and polished, otherwise nearly very fine £1,400-£1,800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals Relating to the War of 1812.

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Glandining’s, May 1936.

Jonathan Henshaw was born in the Parish of Macclesfield, Chester, and enlisted into the 39th Foot at Mallow, County Cork, on 17 May 1806, aged 23, for unlimited service. He served 15 years 94 days and was discharged at Dublin on 18 August 1821, in consequence of ‘Reduction and infirm constitution’. His conduct as a soldier was described as ‘Good. He is recommended for Pension’. He was admitted to the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, as an out-pensioner on 29 August 1821.

Sold with copied discharge papers.