The John Nicholson Collection of medals to men who fought in the Kaffir Wars of 1834-53

South Africa 1834-53 (J. Cottrell. 45th Regt.) two small edge bruises and light contact marks, otherwise good very fine £300-£360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The John Nicholson Collection of medals to men who fought in the Kaffir Wars of 1834-53.

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James Cottrell was born at Warrington, Lancaster, and was attested for the 45th Foot at Liverpool on 15 June 1837, aged 18, a labourer by trade. He served at the Cape of Good Hope for 14 years 10 months, where he took part in the expedition to south Natal against Chief Foto from 7 January to 20 February 1848, thereby qualifying for a South Africa 1853 medal. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal with a Gratuity of £5, and was discharged on 3 August 1858. Sold with copied discharge papers and other research.