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Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Bt. Capt. W. H. Tweedale, 8th Bengal Cavy.) minor edge bruising, good very fine £800-1000

William Hutton Tweedale was born in 1804, the 4th son of James Tweedale, of Brighton, Commander, E.I.C.N.S., and was baptised at St. Mary’s, Lambeth on 8 March 1804. He became a Cadet in 1825 and as a Cornet was posted to India in June 1826 and served in the 8th Light Cavalry. Promoted to Lieutenant in October 1836. As a Brevet Captain he served in the Second Sikh War at Chilianwala and Goojerat. Promoted Captain in 1849, he was invalided on 1 September 1849. He died at Dehra Dun, India on 12 December 1882. With copied service and biographical details.