Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Crimea Medal awarded to Sergenat J. Cowell, Grenadier Guards, who was killed in action at the Battle of Inkermann, 5 November 1854

Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Serjt. J. Cowell, Grenadier Gds.) officially impressed naming, minor edge nicks, nearly extremely fine £1,000-£1,400

John Cowell was born at Coggeshall, near Witham, Essex, in 1827 and attested for the Grenadier Guards at Colchester on 22 September 1845. He was promoted Corporal on 7 January 1853, and Sergeant on 11 August 1854. He served with the Regiment in the Crimea, and was killed in action at the Battle of Inkermann on 5 November 1854.

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