British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7 (401 Drumr. J. Cullen, 2d Bn. L’pool. R.) claw tightened, possible correction to surname, good very fine £90-110

John Cullen was born in Waterford. A Puddler by occupation and a member of the 4th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (Militia), he attested for general service on 3 August 1883. Posted to the 2nd Battalion Liverpool Regiment and appointed a Drummer in May 1885, he served in India, December 1883-November 1885; Burma, November 1885-April 1887, and again to India, April 1887-November 1892. For his military service he was awarded the above medal for Burma 1885-7. Drummer Cullen was discharged on 2 August 1895. With copied service papers.