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Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Corunna, Ciudad Rodrigo (Thos. Hawkins, 52nd Foot) minor edge bruising, good very fine £900-1100

Thomas Hawkins was born in Hampshire and enlisted into the 96th Foot on 15 July 1799, aged 30 years. In February 1803 he was transferred to the 1st Battalion 52nd Foot. With the regiment he served in Sicily, June 1806-September 1807, and in Spain and Portugal, June 1808-March 1812. He served at the battle of Corunna, 16 January 1809, and was wounded in action with the enemy at Condexio, Portugal, on 14 March 1811 - suffering a gunshot wound to the left hand. In January 1812 he was present at the capture of Cuidad Rodrigo. Returning to England in March 1812, he was transferred to the 2nd Battalion. Hawkins was discharged on 15 July 1812 as a consequence of Pulmonia and the wound he had received. As a Chelsea Pensioner, he died on 8 February 1858, aged 85 years.

With copied discharge papers, death certificate, and service details.