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Auction: 19003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 616

A fascinating letter book, written by Lieutenant-General J. E. Gastrell, 13th Bengal Native Infantry

Letter book, 200mm x 160mm, with entries from May 1849-1866, very fine and a good reference

J. E. Gastrell was born in Bristol in January 1819 and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 11 December 1835. He served against the Jaipur rebels in 1838 and in the Bundlecund campaign of 1842-43. He subsequently saw active service in the Punjab, crossing the Chenab and sharing the action at Ramnuggur, Chillianwala and Goojerat (Medal & 2 clasps). Gastrell saw further action during the Sonthal campaign of 1855, commanding a column in 'the final beating up and subjection of the tribe.'

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