The Collection of Medals formed by the late John Darwent

Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Java (Robert Booker, 59th Foot) 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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Ex Elson collection 1963.
Robert Booker was born at Glapthorne, Oundle, Northamptonshire, circa 1786. He enlisted into the Royal Marines in April 1801 and served until 20 April 1805, when he enlisted into the 59th Foot at Dover for unlimited service. He served with the 1st Battalion in India from 22 April 1806, and took part in the expedition to Java in 1811. He was discharged at Cawnpore on 23 October 1823, due to ‘broken down constitution and being subject to chronic dysentery.’ Sold with copy discharge papers.