The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 1)

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (John Boyland, Captn. F. Castle. “Rattler”) toned, nearly extremely fine

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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H.M. Ships RATTLER, HERMES and HASTINGS were in action against the stockades at Rangoon on 11 April 1852. Three seamen aboard RATTLER died on 15/16 April and were buried ashore. John Boyland was one of the deceased, having possibly died from wounds received a few days earlier. His medal was sent to his widow on 3 April 1856.