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Sold on 2 April 2004

1 part

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The Collection of Medals formed by the late John Darwent

John Darwent

Lot

№ 33

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2 April 2004

Hammer Price:
£720

Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Corunna (T. Ashcroft, 1st Foot Gds.) nearly very fine £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late John Darwent.

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Timothy Ashcroft was born at Winwick, Lancaster, circa 1777, and enlisted into the 1st Foot Guards at Warrington on 24 April 1801, aged 24 years. He was discharged due to length of service on 21 March 1825, when he gave his place of residence as Warrington, Lancaster. He died on 18 April 1861, aged 84 years. Sold with copy discharge papers and death certificate.