Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Lieutenant-Colonel J. Boulderson, 91st Highlanders, late 71st Highland Light Infantry

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (Ensign J. Boulderson, 71st Highd. L.I.); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Umbeyla (Lieut. J. Boulderson, H.Ms. 71st Regt.); South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Captn. J. Boulderson. 91st Foot.) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine (3) £1,600-£2,000

John Boulderson was born at Madras on 8 April 1838, and was educated at Cheltenham College before purchasing a commission as an ensign in the 71st (Highland) Regiment on 1 February 1856. He was promoted to Lieutenant, 11 March 1859; transferred to 91st Highlanders in 1875; Captain, 1 April 1879; Major, 1 July 1881; Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel (retired), 18 March 1882.

Lieutenant-Colonel Boulderson served with the 71st Highlanders in the Indian campaign of 1858, and was present at the battle of Kotakeserai, recapture of Gwalior, and operations against Burgore and Dowlut Sing (Medal with Clasp). Served also throughout the campaign against the hill tribes on the N.W. Frontier of India in 1863 (Medal with Umbeyla Clasp). Served with the 91st Highlanders in the Zulu war of 1879, and was present at the action of Gingindhlovu and relief of Ekowe (Medal with Clasp). Boulderson retired with the honorary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in March 1882. He died in 1925 aged 87 and was buried in Highland Road Cemetery, Southsea, Hampshire.

Sold with comprehensive copied research and photographs, together with O.M.R.S. Journal for March 2021 which carries a lengthy article on Lieutenant-Colonel Boulderson by the late Tony Conroy, particularly the part played by him and his regiment in the Umbeyla campaign.

For the recipient’s related miniature dress medals, see Lot 627.