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Auction: 19001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 609

Pair: Corporal G. W. King, 32nd Light Infantry

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Mooltan (Drumr. G. W. King, 32nd Foot.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (Corpl. G. W. King, 32nd. L. I.), mounted on contemporary silver brooch buckles, contact marks and wear, nearly very fine (2)

George William King was promoted from Drummer during the Indian Mutiny and was disabled by a wound suffered at the Defence of Lucknow on 4 July 1857. His wound was likely suffered on the same occasion as that which cost the life of Sir Henry Lawrence, when an 8-inch shell struck the Residency. He subsequently transferred to the 77th Foot; sold with copied roll entry and research.

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Sold for
£1,700