Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

China 1857-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Captn. E. Bowles, 2nd Bn. 60th Rifles) edge bruising, contact marks, fine £250-300

Edward Bowles was born in 1825 and was educated at Christ Church, Oxford. He was commissioned Ensign in the 2nd Battalion 60th Rifles in 1846 and was promoted Lieutenant in 1850 and Captain in 1855. During the Indian Mutiny he served in the campaign in Rohilcund 1858 and was present at the actions of Bugawalla and Nugena, the relief of Moradabad, action on the Dojura, assault and capture of Bareilly, attack and bombardment of Shahjehanpore, capture of the fort of Bunnai and destruction of the fort at Mahomdee. For his services he was awarded the Indian Mutiny Medal without clasp. Service in the Second China War followed, for which he was awarded the China Medal with two clasps. Bowles was promoted Major with the 4th Battalion in 1869 and retired by the sale of his commission in 1861. Sold with a detailed service history.