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Auction: 19001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 100

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (J. Butler, 1st. Bn. 60th. Rifles), polished, very fine

John Butler was born at Farringdon, Berkshire, and attested for the 90th Regiment on 5 October 1842. He transferred to the 60th Rifles on 1 July 1844 and was present at Mooltan and Goojerat, and witnessed the surrender of the Rajah Shere Singh and Sikh Army. This was followed by the occupation of Attock and Peshawer and the expulsion of the Amir Daub Mohammed beyond the Khyber Pass (Medal and 2 clasps).

Serving during the Indian Mutiny, Butler was present in siege operations before Delhi and the assault and capture of the City on 4 September - with the final attack on and occupation of the Palace on 20 September 1857. He fought in the actions at Bago Walla and Nugeena, and saw considerable action in 1858. He was twice wounded, firstly a contusion of the left leg from the explosion of gunpowder on 30 May 1857, and secondly a gunshot wound to the left hand at Delhi on 15 September 1857. Butler was discharged on 4 March 1861; sold with copied service record.


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£380