The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards

An unusual Army of India and First Afghan War pair awarded to Corporal Edward Cheston, 41st Foot

Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (E. Cheston, 41st Foot) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming; Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842 (Edwd. Cheston, 41st Regt.) fitted with silver clip and straight bar suspension, contact wear, otherwise better than good fine and a rare pair (2) £1000-1200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards.

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Edward Cheston was born in the Parish of Roserea, county Tipperary, and was a whip maker before enlisting into the 69th Foot on 23 November 1822, aged 16 years. On 7 June 1825 he volunteered into the 41st Foot and served during the war in Burma, being wounded by a gunshot in the left arm near Prome in December 1825. He was promoted to Corporal in January 1832, and to Sergeant in September 1834, but was reduced to Private in October 1839 for being drunk when on duty as Orderley Sergeant of No. 7 Company. He served with the regiment throughout the campaign in Afghanistan in 1842 and was once again promoted to Corporal in August 1843. Cheston was discharged on 17 August 1846, ‘in consequence of partial loss of power of left arm from Gunshot Wound and being worn out.’ It was noted on his discharge papers that ‘his conduct has been that of a very good soldier and has received a Medal for his services in Affghanistan.’ Sold with copy discharge papers.