Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Captain F. H. Walsh, 78th Highlanders

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia (Lieut. F. H. Walsh, 78th Highlanders); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 2 clasps, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow (Lieut. F, H. Walsh, 78th Highlanders) good very fine (2) £1,400-£1,800

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

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Frederik Henry Walsh was appointed Ensign in the 78th Highlanders on 18 March 1853; Lieutenant, 21 September 1855; Captain, 1 July 1862. Captain Walsh served in the Persian war in 1857, including the night attack and battle of Kooshab and bombardment of Mohumrah (Medal and Clasp). Served in Bengal with Havelock’s column in the several actions leading to the relief of Lucknow; was present in the defence of Alumbagh for six weeks; operations resulting in the second relief of Lucknow; with Outram’s force at Alumbagh including repulse of numerous attacks, and operations ending in the final capture of Lucknow; also the campaign in Rohilcund and capture of Bareilly - wounded (Medal and Clasp, and a year’s service for Lucknow).