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Auction: 21002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 26

China 1856-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Corpl. Geo. Hatton, 2nd Bn. 60th Rl. Rifles.), suspension neatly re-fitted, worn, fair

George Hatton was born in 1834 and joined the 60th Rifles at Winchester in May 1855, a cheesemonger by trade upon his enlistment. Having seen active service during the Indian Mutiny (Medal without clasp), he sailed for China aboard the Indomitable and shared in the actions in that campaign (Medal & 2 clasps). Twice in the defaulter's book in 1861, which required his being held prisoner, he was discharged at Dover on 29 May 1865; sold together with copied research.

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Sold for
£550

Starting price
£110