Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia (Corpl. J. Inglis, 14th King’s Lt. Dgns.) good very fine £550-650

John Inglis was born in the Parish of West Church, Edinburgh. A Tailor by occupation, he attested for the 14th Light Dragoons on 2 March 1838, aged 19 years, 9 months. He served with the regiment for 21 years, 274 days. Promoted to Corporal in August 1854. Volunteered for the 8th Hussars in December 1859 and promoted to Corporal once more in February 1860. Discharged on 10 June 1862 being found medically unfit. Also awarded the Punjab Medal with clasps for Chilianwala and Goojerat. With copied discharge papers.