368
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Umbeyla (8 Drumr. W. Anderson. H.Ms. 101st. Regt.)...
Bids do not include VAT, buyer’s premium or delivery.
By confirming your bid, you agree that you have read and accepted the-saleroom.com and the auctioneer's terms and conditions. Confirming your bid is a legally binding obligation to purchase and pay for the lot should your bid be successful.
Choose one of the quick bid options below:
Bids do not include VAT, buyer’s premium or delivery.
By confirming your bid, you agree that you have read and accepted the-saleroom.com and the auctioneer's terms and conditions. Confirming your bid is a legally binding obligation to purchase and pay for the lot should your bid be successful.
---
Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, July 2010.
William Anderson was born in Meerut, India, on 19 September 1842 and attested for the 1st Bengal European Fusiliers as a Boy Soldier on his 14th birthday. Appointed a Drummer, he subsequently volunteered for continued service in the 101st Regiment of Foot after the 1st Bengal European Fusiliers’ transfer to the British Army in May 1861 and saw active service with the Regiment during the Umbeyla campaign on the North West Frontier, where during the course of the campaign the 101st Regiment of Foot suffered 3 officer and 19 other ranks killed, and 2 officers and 63 other ranks wounded. Promoted Corporal in August 1871, and Sergeant in January 1878, he was discharged unfit for further service on 4 October 1878, after 20 years and 4 days’ man’s service, of which over 16 years were spent soldiering overseas.
Sold with copied service records and other research.
---
Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, July 2010.
William Anderson was born in Meerut, India, on 19 September 1842 and attested for the 1st Bengal European Fusiliers as a Boy Soldier on his 14th birthday. Appointed a Drummer, he subsequently volunteered for continued service in the 101st Regiment of Foot after the 1st Bengal European Fusiliers’ transfer to the British Army in May 1861 and saw active service with the Regiment during the Umbeyla campaign on the North West Frontier, where during the course of the campaign the 101st Regiment of Foot suffered 3 officer and 19 other ranks killed, and 2 officers and 63 other ranks wounded. Promoted Corporal in August 1871, and Sergeant in January 1878, he was discharged unfit for further service on 4 October 1878, after 20 years and 4 days’ man’s service, of which over 16 years were spent soldiering overseas.
Sold with copied service records and other research.
Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
If you are successful in purchasing lot/s being auctioned by us and opt for the item/s to be sent to you, we will use the following methods of shipment:
Within the UK
If you live within the UK, items will be despatched using Royal Mail Special Delivery. This service provides parcel tracking (via the Royal Mail website) and next weekday delivery (betwen 9am and 1pm). Items delivered within the UK are covered by our insurance company. Heavy and bulky lots will be sent by courier, in discussion with the client.
Outside of the UK
If the item/s being sent are worth under £1000 in total they are sent using Royal Mail’s Signed For International service. This ensures the item must be signed for when it is delivered.
If the item/s being sent are valued at over £1000 in total they will be sent using FedEx. This service allows next day delivery to customers in many parts of the US and parcels are fully trackable using the FedEx website.
Shipping Exceptions
Certain lots such as those containing glass or sharp implements, etc., may not be suitable for in-house shipping within or outside of the UK. Please contact Noonans with any queries.
Important Information
Auctioneer's Buyers Premium: 24% (+VAT)
There is an additional charge of 4.95% (+VAT/sales tax)