Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (Qr. Mr. Serjt. W. Morley, 32nd L.I.) fitted with contemporary silver ribbon buckle, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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William Morley was born in the Parish of Snenton [Sneinton], Nottingham, and attested for the 32nd Foot at Nottingham on 28 November 1843, aged 19, a joiner by trade. He ‘served in the 1st and 2nd Siege operations before Mooltan in 1848-9; Battle of Goojerat 21 February 1849; In the Defence of Lucknow from 30 June to 22 November 1857; Battle of Cawnpore 6 Decr. 1857, and throughout the subsequent campaign for the reduction of Oudh 1858-9; Punjab Medal & 2 Clasps, for Mooltan and Goojerat, Indian Mutiny Medal and 1 Clasp for Lucknow (sic).’ He also served on the North West Frontier in 1852 and earned the I.G.S. medal 1854 with clasp ‘North West Frontier’ but this was not issued until June 1871 and sent to him care of the Royal North Lincoln Militia. He was discharged from the 32nd Foot in the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant on 9 February 1864, having served 21 years 72 days. It is more than likely that he also received the L.S. & G.C. medal. William Morley died on 16 April 1890. Sold with copied discharge papers.