A fine collection of awards for the Boxer Rebellion 1900

China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin (Capt. J. W. Dustan, R.M.L.I., Nl. Depot, Wei-Hai-Wei) good very fine £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine collection of awards for the Boxer Rebellion 1900.

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72 medals with Relief of Pekin clasp issued to the Naval Depot at Wei-Hai-Wei, including 5 officers of the R.M.L.I. and one Staff Surgeon.

John William Dustan was born in 1873 and joined the Royal Marines as a 2nd Lieutenant in September 1892. He was made Lieutenant in July 1893 and promoted Captain in March 1900. He served in China in 1900, including the operations in and around Tientsin from 30 June to 31 July (Mentioned in Despatches) and was with the Brigade at the Relief of Pekin, August to September (Medal and Clasp). Thereafter he commanded the garrison on Ascension Island, 1908-10, and does not appear to have served in the Great War.