Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Meeanee 1843 (Thos. Cannon, 22nd Regt.) officially engraved naming, fitted with silver clip and bar suspension, very fine and scarce £800-£1,000

Thomas Cannon was born in the Parish of Portumna, County Galway, and attested for the 22nd Foot at Galway on 18 July 1826, aged 20, a labourer by trade. He ‘served the Campaign in Scinde in 1842 & 1843, present at the Battle of Meeanee 17th Feby. 1843. Served the campaign in Southern Mahratta Country in 1844 & 1845 under Major Gen. Delamotte C.B., present at the taking of the Forts Punella & Powanghur 1st Dec. 1844, present at the investment of Monahur, Southern Concan. Present at the incursion into the desert on camels at the destruction of Monghui (Fort). Received a Medal for the Battle of Meeanee.’ He was discharged at Camp Poona on 3 November 1847, in consequence of his being unfit for further service.’ (WO 97/419 refers).