Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (H. P. Holford, Ensign 79th Highlanders) naming engraved in upright serif capitals, not renamed, very fine £200-£260

Henry Price Holford was born in London in September 1837, son of Mr George Holford, of Hanover Square. He was educated at Eton and purchased an Ensign's commission in the 24th Foot (2nd Warwickshire) in March 1856. Later that month he transferred to the 79th Highlanders and was serving with them at Stirling Castle when the regiment received orders for India in June 1857. Having sold his commission in September 1858, he joined the 10th Hussars the following year, on 26 August, as a Cornet but soon afterwards purchased a Lieutenancy. He served with that regiment in England and Ireland until his retirement and marriage in June 1864. His first wife died giving birth to a daughter in 1865. Holford was appointed Captain in the South Devon Militia in 1871, and in 1872 married Rosamund Louisa, eldest daughter of Sir William Henry Marshall Style, Bart. He died at Brighton on 25 April 1905. Sold with copied statement of services and other research.