Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Gr. & Dr. Danl. Smiley, 12th Bn. R. Arty.) suspension claw tightened, very fine £260-£300

Daniel Smiley was born in Ballymena, Country Antrim, in 1838. He attested for the Royal Artillery in February 1856, and served with the 5th Company, 12th Battalion during the Indian Mutiny. Smiley advanced to Bombardier in November 1867, and to Sergeant in February 1871. He was discharged, 5 June 1877, having served 21 years and 39 days.

The 5th Company, 12th Battalion, Royal Artillery received the Honour Title “Strange’s Battery” for their action near Doadpore (20 October 1858) when two guns, under the command of Lieutenant T. B. Strange, outran their own cavalry, drove over a gun emplacement, routed the enemy and captured their guns.