Awards to the Medical Services from the Collection of the late Tony Sabell

China 1842 (C. J. Martyr, Madras Artily., Assistant Surgeon) original straight bar suspension, edge bruising, very fine
£500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Awards to the Medical Services from the Collection of the late Tony Sabell.

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Charles John Martyr was born on 31 July 1814 and appointed a M.R.C.S. in 1838. Entered the Madras Army as an Assistant Surgeon, 6 January 1840. Served in China, 1840-42, present at the capture of Chuenpee and operations on the Canton River. Served in operations in South Maratha country, 1844 and at the capture of Fort Punalla. Martyr died on board the Persia on passage to England, 12 March 1846.