The Indian Mutiny Medal with clasp ‘Defence of Lucknow’ to Major Edward Woolhouse, 84th (York & Lancaster) Regiment, who was severely wounded in action at Lucknow, resulting in the subsequent amputation of his right arm. He later served with the 16th Foot, and at the Royal Military College, comprising: Indian Mutiny, 1857-58, single clasp, Defence of Lucknow (Lieut Edwd Woolhouse, 84th Regt), somewhat polished, otherwise very fine Major Edward Woolhouse (1832-1890) was born on 29 August 1832 in Cawnpore, India, and received his first commission as Ensign (by purchase) with the 84th (York & Lancaster) Regiment on 15 October 1852 (‘Roll of the Officers of the York & Lancaster Regiment’ by Raikes, refers). He was promoted to Lieutenant (without purchase) on 24 April 1855, and served during the Indian Mutiny.As listed by Raikes, Woolhouse served in Bengal in 1857 and was present in the actions at Busseerutgunge on August 5th; at Boorbeakee Chowkee, 12 August; Bithoor, 16 August; Mungawar, 21 September; and at Alumbagh, 23 September. Days later he was severely wounded at the entry into Lucknow, which necessitated the amputation of his right arm. For this service he received the above medal with clasp, and an additional year’s service for Lucknow.He was promoted to Captain with the 16th Foot on 7 September 1858, was placed on Half-Pay on 1 May 1861; and then took up a position as Captain of Companies with the Royal Military College on 1 August 1862. He was granted the Honorary rank of Major on 4 November 1864, and retired on Full Pay on 4 November 1864. Newspaper reports confirm that he died at Leamington Spa on 4 April, 1890.Ex Brian Ritchie Collection (Part II), D.N.W., 2 March, 2005; Christie’s 20 November, 1984; Glendining 27 February 1963; Glendining, January, 1908.

Estimate: GBP 2000 - 3000