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Auction: 22075 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 48

Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (G. Riches, 32nd L.I.), good very fine

George Riches is confirmed on the Roll with entitlement to this Medal and Clasp, as a Private (regimental number 3443) in the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot. The 32nd served with much distinction during the Indian Mutiny - not least during the famous Siege of Lucknow (July - November 1857), where four members of the regiment won the Victoria Cross and their Commanding Officer, Colonel John Inglis, was in overall command of the Residency. Upon the conclusion of the campaign, the regiment was retitled as a unit of Light Infantry in honour of their heroic actions.

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Sold for
£2,400

Sale 22075 Notices
'Severely wounded and disabled in the action at Chinhut on 30 June 1857.'