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A Collection of Awards for the Indian Mutiny 1857-59

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№ 357

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1 March 2017

Hammer Price:
£1,200

Pair: Private J. Winton, 14th Light Dragoons

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (James Winton. 14th Lt. Dragns); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (I, [sic] Winton. 14th Lgt. Drgns.) lacquered, light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (2) £700-800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Awards for the Indian Mutiny 1857-59.

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James Winton was born in Mayfield, Sussex, and attested for the 14th Light Dragoons at Maidstone, in March 1845. He ‘served with the Army of the Punjaub in 1848-49 and was present at the affair at Ramnugger, and at the Battles of Chillianwalla and Goojerat. Special Service - present at the Surrender of the Sikh Army, the occupation of Attock & Peshawur, and the expulsion of the Affghans beyond the Khyber Pass. Received the Medal for services in the Punjaub Campaign, a Bar for the Battle of Chillianwalla, and one for the Battle of Goojerat.

Served with the Central India Field Force in 1857-58, under the Command of Major General Sir Hugh Rose, K.C.B., and was present at the Capture of Ralghur 29th January, Action of Barodia 31st January, and pursuit of the Rebels 13th February, Forcing Muddenpore Pass 3rd March, Battle of the Betwa 1st April, Siege and Capture of Jhansi 5th April, Action of Koonch 7th May, Battle of Gollowlie 22nd May, Advance on & Capture of Calpee and pursuit of the Rebels 23rd May, Capture of Morar Cantonments 16th June, and Recapture of Town and Fortress of Gwalior 19 June 1858’. (Service Papers refer)

Winton was discharged 26 April 1860, having served 15 years and 29 days with the Colours.