Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India (Gunr. Wm. Webb, A Tp. H. Bde. Madras Arty.)

The medal fitted with a neat replacement claw mount

Medal & Clasp Verification: No. 1793 Gunner William Webb A Troop Horse Brigade Madras Artillery, of the Madras Presidency Army of the Honourable East Company is confirmed entitled to the medal and clasp per the respective medal roll cited below:

- Indian Mutiny Medal & clasp 'Central India': Indian Mutiny medal roll, 1857-1859 British Forces. by Kevin J Asplin. British Library OIR Ref 355.134

Reference file series WO23 - Royal Hospital Chelsea: Admission Books, Registers, And Papers 1702-1876, held at The National Archives, it is is recorded that Gunner William Webb of the Madras Artillery, was on 26 July 1861, residing in Liverpool, England, and drawing a pension of 1 Shilling per day. He was described as being employed as a 'Striker' (a Blacksmith's assistant) and was of good character, 39 years of age, 5 feet 7 3/4 inches of height with light brown hair, a fair complexion & with grey eyes. William, who is shown to have been a native of Liverpool, is shown to have served a total of 21 years military service, prior to taking his final discharge as 'Time Expired'

Condition: Replacement claw, otherwise about VF

Code: 25247