Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Sergeant G. Talbot, 86th Regiment

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (G. Talbott [sic], 86th Regt); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (2721 Serjt. Geoe. Talbot 86th Foot) minor edge bruising, very fine (2) £300-360

George Talbot was born in Ardington, Wantage, Berkshire. He attested for the 86th Regiment at Wallingford, in October 1846, and served with the Regiment during the Indian Mutiny, where he saw action at Chanderi, Betwa, Jansi, Koonch, Gowlowlee, Morae and Gwalior. He was advanced to Sergeant in July 1859, and was discharged in February 1868, after 23 years and 35 days’ service. In later life he resided at ‘186 Winter Lane, Ardington, Berks.’