Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private J. Fleming, 93rd Highlanders, late 42nd Foot

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 2 clasps, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow (John Fleming, 93rd. Highlanders); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Umbeyla (18. J. Fleming H.M. 93rd. Highrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (18 Pte. J. Fleming, 93rd. Foot) contact marks and minor edge bruising, generally nearly very fine; the LS&GC better (3) £600-£800

John Fleming was born in Clifton, Co. Galway, in 1837 and attested for the 42nd Foot at Stirling on 10 April 1855. He served with them in the Crimea for 1 year from 14 July 1855 (entitled to the Crimea Medal with clasp Sebastopol and Turkish Crimea Medal), before transferring to the 93rd Foot on 1 March 1857, serving in India for 12 years and 9 months. He was discharged on 2 May 1876, after 21 years and 24 days’ service.

Sold with copied service papers and medal roll extracts.