Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Java (William Beeby, 14th Foot), edge bruise and a little polished, otherwise very fine £700-800

William Beeby was born in Whetstone, Leicestershire and enlisted in the 14th Foot in March 1805, aged 18 years. He subsequently served with the Colours for 15 years, including the Java operations, and was discharged in consequence of ‘lameness of the right hand from fracture and dislocation’ in September 1820.