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13 January 2021

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№ 56

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13 January 2021

Hammer Price:
£600

Pair: Sergeant J. Carroll, 53rd Foot

Sutlej 1845-46, for Sobraon 1846 (Serjt. John Carroll, 53rd Foot.) naming impressed in a slightly later style as for M.G.S.; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 2nd issue, large letter reverse, engraved naming (John Carroll Sergt. 53rd Regt.) original steel clip and rectangular bar suspension, light contact marks, otherwise very fine (2) £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd.

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John Carroll was born in the Parish of Sago, County Armagh, and attested for the 53rd Foot at Liverpool on 16 June 1823, aged 19. He served abroad at Gibraltar, Malta and the Ionian Islands for 10 years 6 months, and in the East Indies fro 2 years 7 months. He was promoted to Corporal in April 1838, and to Sergeant in January 1839, and was discharged ‘unfit for further service’ on 26 September 1848. Sold with copied discharge papers and medal roll extract.