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Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Asst. Surgn. H. W. Rumley, 2nd Bde. H. Arty.) edge bruising, very fine £450-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Awards to the Medical Services from the Collection of the late Tony Sabell.

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Henry William Rumley was born on 20 September 1817. Qualified as a M.R.C.S. in 1839. Appointed an Assistant Surgeon 25 December 1840 and Surgeon in February 1855. Served in the First Sikh War, 1845-46, serving at Moodkee (horse shot), Ferozeshuhur and Sobraon; and in the Second Sikh War, 1848-49, at Ramnagar, Sadullapur, Chilianwala and Goojerat - awarded medals for both wars. Surgeon Rumley died in Paris, 10 December 1859.