Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Bhootan (209 B C. Smith HMs. 55th. Regt.) edge bruising and heavy contact marks, nearly very fine £180-£220

Benjamin Charles Smith was born in Hammersmith, London, in in 1837 and attested for the 55th Regiment of Foot at Westminster on 5 January 1858. He served with the Regiment in India from 13 years and 10 months, and was present at the action at Bhootan. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with a gratuity of £5 on 28 November 1876, and was discharged on 4 February 1879, after 21 years and 31 days’ service.

Sold with copied record of service and medal roll extract.