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Auction: 24003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 86

Pair: Lieutenant A. Hawtrey, 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers

Sutlej 1845-46, for Sobraon (Lieut. Alexr. Hawtrey 9th Lancers); Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala (Lieut. A. Hawtrey, 9th Lancers.), one or two edge bruises, very fine (2)

Alexander Hawtrey was born on 10 October 1819, the son of The Rev. Charles Sleech and Harriett Hawtrey. He was educated at Eton College, the family having a close affinity with the College - with 'Hawtrey House' still in use today - as recalled on their website:

'The Hawtrey family have been closely associated with Eton College for much of its later history, with members holding a variety of roles from Fellows to Dames to Masters.'

On 24 April 1842, young Hawtrey was made a Cornet in the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers. Advanced Lieutenant on 31 May 1844, he shared in the campaigns in the Sutlej (Medal without clasp) and Punjab (Medal & 2 clasps).

During the Battle of Chilianwala he was wounded in action and laid out on the field for some time, suffering from exposure as a result. When he dies on 15 February 1857 at Ostend, he was still suffering the effects.

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Estimate
£1,000 to £1,400

Starting price
£800