Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (W. O’Neil. Gr. & Dr. 11th Btn. Rl. Arty.) officially impressed naming, polished, edge bruising and contact marks, fair to fine £200-£240

William O’Neil was born in the Parish of Stranrear, Wigton, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Ayr on 10 March 1853, aged 18 years 6 months. He served in the Crimea for 2 years 1 month and was ‘wounded slightly at Siege of Sebastopol 19 October 1854.’ He afterwards served in India for 4 years 8 months and was discharged at Dublin on 18 March 1875. ‘Conduct has been “Very Good” and he is in the possession of five Good Conduct Badges, he is also in possession of the Crimean & Turkish War Medals with clasps for Alma, Inkermann & Sebastopol, also the medal for Long Service and Good Conduct with a Gratuity of £5.’

Sold with copied discharge papers.