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Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (Jas. Kent, 83rd Regt.) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £200-£240

James Kent was born in the Parish of St Nicholas, near Clonmel, County Tipperary, and attested for the 83rd Foot at Liverpool on 22 December 1852, joining his regiment in India, where he served during the Central India campaign during the Indian Mutiny of 1857-59. Wishing to remain in India, Kent transferred to the 95th Foot on 17 December 1861, stationed at Poona. In January 1863 he transferred to the 35th Foot stationed at Fyzabad, and accompanied the regiment when ordered home in 1867. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in October 1872, and was discharged from the 35th Foot on 26 May 1874.

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