SINGLE CAMPAIGN MEDALS 31
ARMY OF INDIA 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Kirkee and Poona (H. McPhee, 65th Foot) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, reverse of clasp carriage a little distorted, light contact marks and edge bruising, otherwise about very fine and very scarce
£2500-3000
Just 17 clasps for Kirkee and Poona awarded to the 65th Foot and 67 clasps to other Europeans.
Hugh McPhee was born at Alpin, Argyllshire, in 1784, and enlisted into the 65th Regiment at Glasgow on 6 June 1800, aged 16. After a period of two years at the Cape, he arrived in India in May 1803 and was present at the unsuccessful siege of Bhurtpore in 1805 and several hard-fought actions in Guzerat. In 1810 he took part in the expedition to Mauritius which led to the capture of the island at the end of the year. He participated in the third Mahratta war of 1817, including the battles of Kirkee and Poona in November 1817. In 1819 and 1821 the 65th were engaged in two expeditions against the Joasma pirates in the Persian Gulf, the regiment returning to England the following year. McPhee, however, seemed keen to remain in India and, in June 1822, volunteered to transfer to the Veteran Company of the Hon. East India Company’s European Infantry. After a further three and a half years service he was finally discharged on 15 February 1826, ‘being worn out’ and ‘unfit for further service. Sold with copied discharge papers.
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ARMY OF INDIA 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (B. Hulme, 38th Foot) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, with silver brooch bar, signs of brooch mounting, suspension refitted, edge bruising, contact marks, fine
£500-600
Buckley Hulme was born in Longlow, Staffordshire. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 38th Regiment at Newcastle on 6 February 1822, aged 19 years. With the regiment he served in Ava 1824-26 and was wounded by a gunshot through the left wrist in 1826. On 4 January 1836 he suffered an accident to his right forearm. He was on board a steamer coming down the Hoogley River when a spar fell and lacerated and severely damaged his arm. Returning home he was discharged on 18 May 1836 as being permanently unfit for further service. Was later a Chelsea Pensioner. With copied service papers.
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ARMY OF INDIA 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (Gunr. Archd. Buchanan, Arty.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, good very fine
£600-800 Ex Needes Collection 1940.
Archibald Buchanan, a labourer from Drummond, Dumbarton, enlisted into the Royal Artillery on 12 July 1822. He transferred to the European Veteran Company on 1 November 1837 and was struck off ‘to Europe’ on 10 October 1838.
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ARMY OF INDIA 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor (M. Farrell, 11th Lt. Dragns.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, minor edge bruising, otherwise nearly extremely fine
£1000-1200
Martin Farrell was born at Mullingars, Westmeath, and enlisted into the 11th Light Dragoons at Dublin on 16 March 1822, aged 18, a Blacksmith by trade. He served abroad at Meerut and Cawnpore, in the East Indies, for fifteen years 7 months, and was present at the siege and capture of Bhurtpoor. He served as a Farrier with the regiment but never advanced beyond the rank of Private. He suffered frequent attacks of fever in India which undermined his health and, when back in England, he was tried and convicted by District Court Martial for habitual drunkenness in August 1840 and imprisoned for 3 months. Farrell was finally discharged at Horse Guards on 27 October 1846. Sold with copied discharge papers.
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ARMY OF INDIA 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor (J. Greason, 11th Lt. Dragns.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, good very fine
£1000-1200
John Greason was born in Manchester. A Clerk by occupation, he attested for the 11th Light Dragoons at Maidstone, Kent on 7 April 1821, aged 20 years. With the 11th Light Dragoons he was promoted to Corporal in October 1828; reduced to Private in June 1830 and promoted to Corporal once more in December 1837. He served over 15 years in the East Indies and was present at the siege of Bhurtpoor. Corporal Greason was discharged on 31 July 1838 as a consequence of the reduction of the regiment. With copied service papers.
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