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Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria (T. Birmingham, Serjeant, 40th Foot) toned, good very fine £1400-1600

Sold at Glendining’s in February 1916 and March 1927.

Thomas Birmingham was born at Odiham, Hampshire and enlisted into the 40th Foot on 5 April 1809, a Corporal on transfer from the East Devon Militia. He served with the 2nd Battalion until June 1811 when he transferred to the 1st Battalion, still a Corporal. He was promoted to Sergeant in March 1812 and was discharged on 16 August 1814, in consequence of a wound to his left arm sustained near Pampeluna. Sold with copied discharge papers and muster roll details.