orders, decorations, campaign medals and militaria - Spink

orders, deCoratioNs, CampaigN medaLs aNd miLitaria
280 281 282
280
Indian Mutiny 1857-58, two clasps, Relief of Lucknow,
Lucknow (John Thomas, 1st. Bn. 23rd. R.W. Fusrs.),
suspension claw slightly loose, otherwise nearly extremely fine
£400-450
Two men of the name John Thomas who served as Privates with the
1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers during the Indian Mutiny
received the medal with clasps for Relief of Lucknow and Lucknow;
both died out in India, 6.10.1858 and 10.7.1859.
281
Indian Mutiny 1857-58, two clasps, Relief of Lucknow,
Lucknow (John O’Connor, 53rd. Regt.), edge nicks, toned,
nearly very fine
£400-450
3425 Sergeant John O’Connor, born Limerick, Ireland, 1834;
enlisted in the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot, June 1853;
promoted Corporal, August 1860; Sergeant, March 1861;
discharged, August 1871, after 18 years and 67 days with the
Colours.
282
Indian Mutiny 1857-58, two clasps, Relief of Lucknow,
Lucknow (Michl. Blake 53rd. Regt.), minor edge bruise,
nearly very fine
£400-450
1863 Private Michael Blake, born Limerick, Ireland, 1836;
enlisted in the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot, March 1854;
served with the Regiment in India and present at the Relief of
Lucknow and subsequent operations; transferred to the 99th (Duke
of Edinburgh’s) Regiment, February, and served with the Regiment
in China, and took part in the advance on and capture of Pekin
(Medal and clasp); transferred to the 32nd (Duke of Cornwall’s
Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot, June 1870; discharged, May
1875, after 21 years and 39 days with the Colours
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