Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1834-53 (Bugler E. Findley, 2nd Bn. 60th Rifles) edge bruising, contact marks, nearly very fine £280-320

Edward Findley was born in Cork. He attested for the 60th Regiment at Jamaica on 8 June 1842, aged 12 years, 10 months. Ranked as a Boy until August 1844 when ranked as a Private; appointed a Bugler in January 1846. Served in the 3rd Kaffir War and awarded a medal. Served in the suppression of the Indian Mutiny (medal) and in China 1860 (medal and two clasps). Served overseas in Jamaica for 2 years; Canada for 3 years; Cape of Good Hope for 6 years, 7 months; India for 2 years and in China for 22 months. Bugler Findley was discharged to a pension at his own request on 11 August 1868, after 21 years service, while on loan to the Huntingdon Militia.

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