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The China 1857-60 Medal awarded to General T. C. Knox [C.B.], 67th Foot, who commanded the...
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The China 1857-60 Medal awarded to General T. C. Knox [C.B.], 67th Foot, who commanded the regiment in China, and led the storming party across the main ditch at the taking of the inner Taku Fort, 21 August 1860, ‘partly by the French Bridge and partly by swimming over, and forcing their way in by single file in the most gallant manner.’ The storming of the Taku Forts led to the award of 3 Victoria Crosses
China 1857-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Lt. Col. T. C. Knox, C.B. 67th Regt.) officially impressed naming, with contemporary silver top riband buckle, very fine £1,200-£1,600
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Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2012
Thomas Edmond Knox was born in London in March 1820. Having passed out as a Cadet from the Royal Military College, Knox was commissioned Ensign in the 98th Foot in January 1838. The following month he transferred to the 85th Foot, and advanced to Major in August 1852. Knox exchanged to the 67th Foot in February 1853, and advanced to Lieutenant Colonel in September 1858.
Knox commanded the 67th Foot throughout the campaign of 1860 in China including the action of Sinho, taking of Tongho, and led the storming party across the main ditch at the taking of the inner Taku Fort (21 August 1860) - when 77 officers and men of the 67th were killed or wounded (C.B. London Gazette 1 March 1861, and mentioned in Lieutenant General Sir J. Hope Grants despatch of 24 August 1860). Three men were awarded the Victoria Cross for their gallantry during the storming of the Taku Forts - Lieutenant E. H. Lenon, 67th Foot, and Lieutenant R. M. Rogers and Private J. McDougall both of the 44th Foot. Knox was also present at the surrender of Pekin.
Knox was appointed Brevet Colonel in January 1863, and served as officer commanding of the 2/9th Foot, 1865-1874. He subsequently retired as General, and died at 11 Cambridge Street, London in May 1898.
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China 1857-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Lt. Col. T. C. Knox, C.B. 67th Regt.) officially impressed naming, with contemporary silver top riband buckle, very fine £1,200-£1,600
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Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2012
Thomas Edmond Knox was born in London in March 1820. Having passed out as a Cadet from the Royal Military College, Knox was commissioned Ensign in the 98th Foot in January 1838. The following month he transferred to the 85th Foot, and advanced to Major in August 1852. Knox exchanged to the 67th Foot in February 1853, and advanced to Lieutenant Colonel in September 1858.
Knox commanded the 67th Foot throughout the campaign of 1860 in China including the action of Sinho, taking of Tongho, and led the storming party across the main ditch at the taking of the inner Taku Fort (21 August 1860) - when 77 officers and men of the 67th were killed or wounded (C.B. London Gazette 1 March 1861, and mentioned in Lieutenant General Sir J. Hope Grants despatch of 24 August 1860). Three men were awarded the Victoria Cross for their gallantry during the storming of the Taku Forts - Lieutenant E. H. Lenon, 67th Foot, and Lieutenant R. M. Rogers and Private J. McDougall both of the 44th Foot. Knox was also present at the surrender of Pekin.
Knox was appointed Brevet Colonel in January 1863, and served as officer commanding of the 2/9th Foot, 1865-1874. He subsequently retired as General, and died at 11 Cambridge Street, London in May 1898.
Sold with copied research.
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The China 1857-60 Medal awarded to General T. C. Knox [C.B.], 67th Foot, who commanded the regiment in China, and led the storming party across the main ditch at the taking of the inner Taku Fort, 21 August 1860, ‘partly by the French Bridge and partly by swimming over, and forcing their way in by single file in the most gallant manner.’ The storming of the Taku Forts led to the award of 3 Victoria Crosses
China 1857-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Lt. Col. T. C. Knox, C.B. 67th Regt.) officially impressed naming, with contemporary silver top riband buckle, very fine £1,200-£1,600
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Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2012
Thomas Edmond Knox was born in London in March 1820. Having passed out as a Cadet from the Royal Military College, Knox was commissioned Ensign in the 98th Foot in January 1838. The following month he transferred to the 85th Foot, and advanced to Major in August 1852. Knox exchanged to the 67th Foot in February 1853, and advanced to Lieutenant Colonel in September 1858.
Knox commanded the 67th Foot throughout the campaign of 1860 in China including the action of Sinho, taking of Tongho, and led the storming party across the main ditch at the taking of the inner Taku Fort (21 August 1860) - when 77 officers and men of the 67th were killed or wounded (C.B. London Gazette 1 March 1861, and mentioned in Lieutenant General Sir J. Hope Grants despatch of 24 August 1860). Three men were awarded the Victoria Cross for their gallantry during the storming of the Taku Forts - Lieutenant E. H. Lenon, 67th Foot, and Lieutenant R. M. Rogers and Private J. McDougall both of the 44th Foot. Knox was also present at the surrender of Pekin.
Knox was appointed Brevet Colonel in January 1863, and served as officer commanding of the 2/9th Foot, 1865-1874. He subsequently retired as General, and died at 11 Cambridge Street, London in May 1898.
Sold with copied research.
China 1857-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Lt. Col. T. C. Knox, C.B. 67th Regt.) officially impressed naming, with contemporary silver top riband buckle, very fine £1,200-£1,600
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Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2012
Thomas Edmond Knox was born in London in March 1820. Having passed out as a Cadet from the Royal Military College, Knox was commissioned Ensign in the 98th Foot in January 1838. The following month he transferred to the 85th Foot, and advanced to Major in August 1852. Knox exchanged to the 67th Foot in February 1853, and advanced to Lieutenant Colonel in September 1858.
Knox commanded the 67th Foot throughout the campaign of 1860 in China including the action of Sinho, taking of Tongho, and led the storming party across the main ditch at the taking of the inner Taku Fort (21 August 1860) - when 77 officers and men of the 67th were killed or wounded (C.B. London Gazette 1 March 1861, and mentioned in Lieutenant General Sir J. Hope Grants despatch of 24 August 1860). Three men were awarded the Victoria Cross for their gallantry during the storming of the Taku Forts - Lieutenant E. H. Lenon, 67th Foot, and Lieutenant R. M. Rogers and Private J. McDougall both of the 44th Foot. Knox was also present at the surrender of Pekin.
Knox was appointed Brevet Colonel in January 1863, and served as officer commanding of the 2/9th Foot, 1865-1874. He subsequently retired as General, and died at 11 Cambridge Street, London in May 1898.
Sold with copied research.
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