Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (C. Godden, 3rd Lt. Dragns.) renamed, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £40-60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Major R. C. Mcduell.

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Charles Godden was born in the Parish of St Lawrence, Winchester, and attested for the 3rd Light Dragoons at Maidstone on 7 November 1838. Promoted to Corporal in February 1843, he was tried for being absent and reduced to Private in April 1846. He was discharged to an out pension at Longford on 17 February 1863, at his own request having completed 24 years.