Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Vittoria, Toulouse (James McCauslin, Arty. Drivers) top clasp face slightly distorted, otherwise very fine £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Artillery.

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Glendining’s, May 1992.

James McCauslin was born in the Parish of Cappagh, County Tyrone, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Armagh on 9 March 1809, aged 17 years. He served as a Driver in “E” Troop R.A., attached to Lawson’s Company, 8 Battalion R.A., in Portugal, Spain and France from June 1812 to June 1814, and was discharged in consequence of ‘chronic rheumatism and impaired sight’ on 13 April 1842, after 32 years 103 days service.

Sold with copied discharge papers.