Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse undated (Lieut. Wm. Dowman, 40th Foot.) toned, very fine £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of the late Roy Painter.

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William Dowman was appointed Ensign in the 40th Foot on 11 May 1855, and promoted to Lieutenant on 21 May 1858. He served in New Zealand during the war of 1860-61 (Medal) and afterwards transferred to the 101st Regiment.