Lot Archive

Lot

№ 285

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26 March 2009

Hammer Price:
£470

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Wm. Newcomb, 29th Foot) edge bruising, nearly very fine £500-550

William Newcomb enlisted into the 62nd Foot on 21 March 1846, aged 18, and transferred to the 29th Foot on 24 April 1847. He was wounded at the battle of Chilianwala, 13 January 1849, and died on 30 December 1854.