Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part I)

The Sutlej medal to Private Edward Poulton, 31st Regiment, killed in action at Ferozeshuhur

Sutlej 1845-46, for Moodkee 1845, 1 clasp, Ferozeshuhur (Edward Poulton, 31st Regt.) a few surface marks, otherwise good very fine
£500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brian Ritchie Collection of H.E.I.C. and British India Medals.

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Edward Poulton was a recruit from Hampton Wick, Middlesex, who enlisted as a Private with the 13th Foot (regimental number 1987) on 5 May 1843. He transferred to H.M.’s 31st Foot at Umballa on 22 April 1845 (regimental number 2370), and was killed in action at the battle of Ferozeshuhur on 22 December 1845.

Refs: WO 12/3062-3063; WO 12/4688.