Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Crimea medal to Private James Hetherington, 23rd Foot, killed in action at the battle of Inkermann

Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (J. Hetherington. 23rd Regt.) officially impressed naming, nearly extremely fine £600-800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to Welsh Regiments formed by the Late Llewellyn Lord.

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James Hetherington was born at Hawkley, Hampshire, and was a labourer when he enlisted into the 23rd Foot on 12 April 1854. He was killed in action at Inkermann, 5 November 1854.