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Auction: 18001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 116

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia (Thos. Smith, 14th Lt. Dragoons), officially re-impressed naming, pawn broker's mark after unit, very fine


Thomas Smith was born at Bursley, Gloucestershire and enlisted in the 14th Light Dragoons in April 1838, aged 17 years. In his subsequent career of 26 years with the Colours, he witnessed considerable active service. His part in the Persia operations aside (Medal & clasp), he was also present in the Punjab campaign 1848-49, including the battles of Chilianwala and Goojerat (Medal & 2 clasps), and in the Indian Mutiny, including operations in Central India under General Sir Hugh Rose (Medal & clasp). A recipient of the Army L.S. & G.C. Medal, he was discharged in August 1865; sold with copied service record.

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£260