Orders, Decorations and Medals

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Lieutt. F. A. Montrion, 25th Bo. N.L.I.) light contact marks, otherwise very fine £250-300

Francis Austin Montrion was appointed Ensign in the 25th Bombay Native Infantry in March 1857, and Liuetenant in July 1858. He served as Staff Officer to the field force under Major Sutherland, 92nd Highlanders, and was present at the action at Rajpoor, and the subsequent pursuit of the rebel army under Tantia Topee and the Rao Sahib. He was later a Captain and Adjutant in the 37th Bombay Infantry.