Waterloo Medal 1815, campaign medal
Accession Number
NAM.1959-11-3-1
Description
Waterloo Medal 1815. Awarded to Lt Col Henry Grove, 23rd Regiment of Light Dragoons, 1815. The Waterloo medal was the first ever ‘campaign medal’ issued by the British Army, given to every soldier regardless of their rank or role. It was awarded to all soldiers present at the Battle of Waterloo and the actions during the two previous days. Associated with Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815).
Events
Waterloo, Battle of, 1815 (Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo 1815)
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