Auction Catalogue

25 & 26 June 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 50

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26 June 2008

Hammer Price:
£270

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Umbeyla (438 Pte. Joseph Greaves, 101st Foot) edge bruising, very fine £160-200

Joseph Greaves was born in the Parish of Ryhall, Stamford, Rutland. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the Indian Military Forces on 13 April 1859, aged 20 years. After over six years service in India with the 101st Foot, he was discharged on 30 September 1865 as being unfit for further service. Sold with copied service papers.