Second China War Medal 1857-60 awarded to Major Mark Walker VC, 1st Battalion 3rd (The East Kent) Regiment of Foot (The Buffs)
2nd China War Medal 1857-60, clasp, campaign medal
Accession Number
NAM.2001-02-431-4
Description
2nd China War Medal 1857-60, 2 clasps: Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860. From a medal group awarded to Gen Sir Mark Walker VC KCB, 30th (The Cambridgeshire) Regiment and 1st Bn 3rd (The East Kent) Regiment of Foot (The Buffs). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum. After winning the VC at Inkerman Walker continued his military career as an officer in the 3rd (The East Kent) Regiment (the Buffs) and saw active service again as a Brigade Major in the 2nd China War (1856-1860), for which he was mentioned in despatches.
Events
Taku Forts, 1860 (2nd China War 1856-1860), Peking, Occupation of, 1860 (2nd China War 1856-1860)
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