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Waterloo Medal – June 1815

Awarded to then Ensign John Birtwhistle

(1792-1867)

 

 

 

 

Having been slightly wounded at Quatre Bras on 16 June,

he was then severely wounded at Waterloo on 18 June whilst carrying and defending the Regimental Colour.