The Collection of Medals formed by the late John Darwent

Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Corunna, Salamanca, Toulouse (Thos. Darlison, 36th Foot) edge bruise, otherwise about good very fine £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late John Darwent.

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Thomas Darlison enlisted into the 2nd Battalion, 36th Foot, from the Warwick Militia on 2 September 1807. After transferring to the 1st Battalion in July 1808, he served in the Corunna campaign and on the Walcheren expedition, from where he was invalided home sick and admitted to Haslar Hospital. He afterwards fought at the battles of Salamanca and Toulouse and was discharged at Birr on 8 November 1814, having completed 7 years service. Sold with some research.