Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Corpl. T. Lewis, 37th Regt.) edge bruising, cleaned, good fine £140-£180

Thomas Lewis, a woodstapler from Mountmellick, County Laois, was born in 1823. He attested into the 37th Foot, at Dublin, on 5 November 1842 and saw service in Ceylon in 1846 during the Matale rebellion. Appointed Corporal, he served in India and was present at the siege of Arrah in July 1857. Advanced Sergeant on 23 November 1859, he was discharged to pension, at his own request, after 21 years’ service on 22 December 1863. He appears in the 1871 living with his family at Gilesgate Barracks, Durham, where he was serving as Company Sergeant with the 2nd Durham Militia.

Sold with a group photographic image including the recipient; and copied service papers.