Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Waterloo 1815 (William Bettison 51st Reg. Light Infantry.) fitted with original steel clip and ring suspension, severe edge bruise and overall wear, better than good fine £1400-1600

William Bettison was born at Ladock, Cornwall, and enlisted from the Militia into the 51st Foot on 6 April 1814. Promoted to Corporal in July 1825, and to Sergeant in July 1828, he was reduced to Private in June 1831 and died at Buttervant on 12 March 1834. Sold with copied muster roll entries.