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Auction: 19003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 617

A comprehensive and most unusual hand-written journal of his campaigns covering December 1851-December 1888, the property of Colonel G. Sullivan, 80th (Staffordshire) Foot, Turkish Contingent & 109th Bombay Infantry, which encompass his participation at Pegu, the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny and Bhootan

Bound album, 330mm x 210mm x 35mm, with copper lock, the front of the album marked 'Private' in ink, front clasp of lock detached from cover, binding a little loose and some wear, nonetheless very fine and a rare unpublished first-hand account of this period, with a number of photographs and newspaper clippings tipped in (Lot)

George Sullivan was commissioned Ensign in the 80th Foot on 9 January 1849 and served in the Burmese War of 1852-53 at the rank of Lieutenant, including the bombardment and capture of Prome (Medal & clasp). He served with the Turkish Contingent during the Crimean War (Turkish Medal, Order of the Medjidie 4th Class). During the Indian Mutiny he saw action during the Central India campaign, being present with the Camel Corps at Golowlie and at the taking of Calpee (Medal & clasp). He was again present for the Bhutan campaign of 1852-53 (clasp) and reached the rank of Colonel in the 109th Bombay Infantry.

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Sold for
£300

Starting price
£210