Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

China 1857-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Lieut. I. H. Fraser. 67th. Regt.) polished, very fine £300-£400

James H. Fraser was born in Aberdeen on 1 April 1835 and was commissioned Ensign in the 67th Regiment of Foot on 30 October 1857. He served with the Regiment in China during the latter stages of the Second Opium War from 16 October 1859 to 29 April 1864, was wounded at the action at the Taku Forts on 21 August 1860, and was present at the surrender of Pekin on 13 October 1860. Promoted Lieutenant on 18 November 1860, he transferred to the Half Pay list with the rank of Captain on 1 April 1870.