Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (F, Bestow. 14th Lgt. Drgns.) very fine £240-280

Frederick Bestow was born in Shoreditch, London. He served with the 14th Light Dragoons during the Persian Campaign in 1857, and with the Regiment during the Indian Mutiny, and was present in the actions at Ratghur, Baroda, Garracotta, Junderpore, Betwa, Jhansie, Koonch, Gowlowlee, Calpee, Morar and Gwalior. He was discharged as Sergeant, ‘Time Served’, 18 September 1861.