Orders, Decorations and Medals

Pair: William Trump, 14th Light Dragoons

PUNJAB 1849, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat; INDIAN MUTINY 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India (14th Lgt. Drgns.) severe bruising and contact marks to thefirst,fine only, the second nearly very fine (2)

Private William Trump served with the Army of the Punjab and was present at the affair of Ramnugger and the battles of Chilianwala and Goojerat. He was present at the surrender of the Sikh Army, the occupation of Attock and Peshawar, and the expulsion of the Afghans beyond the Khyber Pass. Served in the Persian Expedition in 1857. Served with the Central Indian Field Force under Major General Sir Hugh Rose K.C.B. and was present at the capture of Chandaire, 17 March; battle of Betwa, 1st April, siege and capture of Jhansi, 5th April; capture of Calpee and pursuit of the rebels, 23rd May; capture of the Morar Cantonments, 16th June; recapture of the town and fortress of Gwalior, 19 June 1858. He was wounded at the affair at Koonch, 7 May, 1858 - contusion of loins and legs.

Sold with copy discharge papers which confirm both medals and do not show entitlement to the medal for Persia.