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Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Albuhera, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (Thomas Turn...
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Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Albuhera, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (Thomas Turnham, 13th Light Dragoons.), suspension post slightly bent, edge bruising, better than good fine
Thomas Turnham was born at Hanover Square, London in 1778. Employed as a domestic Servant, he enlisted into the 13th Light Dragoons in 1798, serving as a Private at the Battle of Albuhera on 16 May 1811. Exposed to French artillery fire for most of the battle, the regiment was chiefly concerned with preventing the French from crossing the River Albuhera and encircling Beresford's position.
Turnham fought at the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, as a Private in the 13th Light Dragoons. Part of Grant's Brigade, the regiment made numerous charges against French cavalry that had penetrated between the infantry squares. When the Imperial Guard retreated at 8 p.m., Lord Hill gave the famous order:
"Drive them back, 13th!"
The 13th Light Dragoons fell upon the wavering French army; the Allied pursuit did not stop until Paris was reached. The regiment suffered 111 casualties at Waterloo, or 24% of its original complement. Turnham received his pension on 5 July 1820; sold with copied discharge papers.
Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Thomas Turnham was born at Hanover Square, London in 1778. Employed as a domestic Servant, he enlisted into the 13th Light Dragoons in 1798, serving as a Private at the Battle of Albuhera on 16 May 1811. Exposed to French artillery fire for most of the battle, the regiment was chiefly concerned with preventing the French from crossing the River Albuhera and encircling Beresford's position.
Turnham fought at the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, as a Private in the 13th Light Dragoons. Part of Grant's Brigade, the regiment made numerous charges against French cavalry that had penetrated between the infantry squares. When the Imperial Guard retreated at 8 p.m., Lord Hill gave the famous order:
"Drive them back, 13th!"
The 13th Light Dragoons fell upon the wavering French army; the Allied pursuit did not stop until Paris was reached. The regiment suffered 111 casualties at Waterloo, or 24% of its original complement. Turnham received his pension on 5 July 1820; sold with copied discharge papers.
Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Albuhera, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (Thomas Turnham, 13th Light Dragoons.), suspension post slightly bent, edge bruising, better than good fine
Thomas Turnham was born at Hanover Square, London in 1778. Employed as a domestic Servant, he enlisted into the 13th Light Dragoons in 1798, serving as a Private at the Battle of Albuhera on 16 May 1811. Exposed to French artillery fire for most of the battle, the regiment was chiefly concerned with preventing the French from crossing the River Albuhera and encircling Beresford's position.
Turnham fought at the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, as a Private in the 13th Light Dragoons. Part of Grant's Brigade, the regiment made numerous charges against French cavalry that had penetrated between the infantry squares. When the Imperial Guard retreated at 8 p.m., Lord Hill gave the famous order:
"Drive them back, 13th!"
The 13th Light Dragoons fell upon the wavering French army; the Allied pursuit did not stop until Paris was reached. The regiment suffered 111 casualties at Waterloo, or 24% of its original complement. Turnham received his pension on 5 July 1820; sold with copied discharge papers.
Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Thomas Turnham was born at Hanover Square, London in 1778. Employed as a domestic Servant, he enlisted into the 13th Light Dragoons in 1798, serving as a Private at the Battle of Albuhera on 16 May 1811. Exposed to French artillery fire for most of the battle, the regiment was chiefly concerned with preventing the French from crossing the River Albuhera and encircling Beresford's position.
Turnham fought at the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, as a Private in the 13th Light Dragoons. Part of Grant's Brigade, the regiment made numerous charges against French cavalry that had penetrated between the infantry squares. When the Imperial Guard retreated at 8 p.m., Lord Hill gave the famous order:
"Drive them back, 13th!"
The 13th Light Dragoons fell upon the wavering French army; the Allied pursuit did not stop until Paris was reached. The regiment suffered 111 casualties at Waterloo, or 24% of its original complement. Turnham received his pension on 5 July 1820; sold with copied discharge papers.
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