Auction Catalogue

12 November 2020

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№ 438

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12 November 2020

Hammer Price:
£550

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (D. McCrohan, 24th Foot.) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £500-£700

Wounded at Chilianwala, 13 January 1849.

Denis McCrohan attested for the 3rd Foot on 10 August 1839 and arrived at Calcutta on 1 December 1840. He volunteered to the 39th Foot on 15 October 1844, and to the 24th Foot on 1 November 1846. He was present at the battles of Chilianwala and Goojerat and was wounded at the former action. Promoted to Corporal on 1 February 1851, he died at Peshawur on 25 October 1855, of febris.

Sold with full research including copied musters and medal roll entry.