Baldwin & Sons
Auction 98 3 May 2016
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MILITARY MEDALS, Awards for Gallantry and Distinguished Service, DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 1st type obverse (Corpl Wm Barker. 46th Regt); officially impressed. Old cabinet tone, light surface marks, suspension just a touch loose, otherwise very fine.
1172 Corporal William Barker was born c.1816 in Great Mallingham, near Swaffham, Norfolk, and he attested for service with the 46th Foot at Swaffham 30 January 1839, having previously worked as a Labourer. He served in the 46th Foot during the Crimean War, and it was here that he was recommended for a new gallantry decoration - the DCM, 15 January 1855. The DCM roll also appears to show that he was invalided during this period, showing possible wound or injury. His attestation papers state 'awarded a medal and Gratuity of £10 for Distinguished Conduct in the Field, per authority dated War Office, 7 May 1853.' He was discharged from further service 25 May 1857, at the age of 41. Worthy of further research, sold with copy roll mentions and discharge papers
Estimate: £800-1000
1172 Corporal William Barker was born c.1816 in Great Mallingham, near Swaffham, Norfolk, and he attested for service with the 46th Foot at Swaffham 30 January 1839, having previously worked as a Labourer. He served in the 46th Foot during the Crimean War, and it was here that he was recommended for a new gallantry decoration - the DCM, 15 January 1855. The DCM roll also appears to show that he was invalided during this period, showing possible wound or injury. His attestation papers state 'awarded a medal and Gratuity of £10 for Distinguished Conduct in the Field, per authority dated War Office, 7 May 1853.' He was discharged from further service 25 May 1857, at the age of 41. Worthy of further research, sold with copy roll mentions and discharge papers
Estimate: £800-1000