Sutlej 1845-46, for Ferozeshuhur 1845, 1 clasp, Sobraon (William Wilmer, 62nd Regt.) edge bruising, otherwise very fine £400-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to the Wiltshire Regiment formed by the late Michael Hayward.

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William Wilmer was born in Olney, Buckinghamshire. He attested for the 62nd Regiment at Bow Street, Middlesex on 6 February 1834, aged 19 years, 9 months. He was promoted to Corporal in December 1837 and to Serjeant in July 1839. However in January 1845 he was reduced to Private after being tried and found guilty at a Regimental Court Martial for drunkenness. With the 62nd Regiment he served in the First Sikh War, taking part in the battles of Ferozeshuhur and Sobraon. In December 1846 he volunteered to be transferred to the 98th Regiment, being promoted to Corporal in March 1848 and to Serjeant in January 1849. Serjeant Wilmer was discharged at his own request on 12 August 1851, having served 16 years in India.

With copied discharge papers.