Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Private William Dennison H.M. 39th. Regt.) with original brass hook and ring suspension, die flaw to obverse centre, very fine £400-£500

William Dennison was born in Edendeny, King’s County, Ireland, and attested for the 45th Regiment of Foot at College Green, Dublin. on 11 June 1825. He transferred to the 39th Foot on 1 November 1837, and served with them during the Gwalior campaign, being present at the action at Maharajpoor on 29 December 1843. He transferred once more to the 50th Foot on 1 February 1846, and was discharged at Chatham on 22 August 1848, after 22 years and 77 days’ service, of which 21 years and 69 days were spent in India.

Sold with copied record of service and muster rolls.