Auction Catalogue

19 & 20 March 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 864

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20 March 2008

Hammer Price:
£950

Pair: Lieutenant-Colonel A. J. Fitzgerald, 60th Rifles

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Mooltan, Goojerat (Lieut., 1st Bn. 60th R. Rifles); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, North West Frontier (Lt., H.Ms. 2nd Bn. 60th Rifles) good very fine (2) £800-900

Alfred John Fitzgerald was commissioned an Ensign in the 60th Rifles in November 1842 and advanced to Lieutenant in February 1846. He served with the 1st Battalion 60th Rifles in the 2nd Sikh War, being present at the siege and capture of Mooltan, the battle of Goojerat and the pursuit of the Sikh Army. Serving with the 2nd Battalion he was present during the operations in the Euzofzye Country, and the capture of insurgent villages on 11 and 14 December 1849. Promoted to Captain in March 1855; he attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in July 1873. Sold with copied research.