Orders, Decorations and Medals

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Mooltan, Goojerat (Captn. H. J. Darell, 1st Bn. 60th R. Rifles) minor edge bruising and contact marks, very fine £600-700

Henry John Darell received his commission by purchase in the 60th Rifles in May 1837 and became a Lieutenant by purchase in July 1841 and Captain by purchase in January 1844. He served in the 2nd Sikh War, being present at the siege and storm of Mooltan and the capture of the citadel; in the battle of Goojerat, and the pursuit of the Sikh army under Rajah Shere Sing until its final surrender at Rawal Pindi. He also took part in the occupation of Attock and Peshawar and the expulsion of the Afghan force under Ameer Dost Mohammed beyond the Khyber Pass. Darell was awarded the brevet of Major on 28 May 1853 and retired on 28 November 1854.