An interesting Waterloo Medal 1815; fitted with a modified straight bar suspender awarded to John Newland, 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Gurds, one of two men to serve with the Battalion during the battle, the first, Private John Newland, 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards saw service with the Lt. Colonel Miller’s Company, the second Corporal John Newland, 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards saw service with Lt. Colonel Fead’s Company.
Waterloo Medal 1815; fitted with a modified straight bar suspender; (JOHN NEWLAND, 3RD BATT. GRENAD. GUARDS.)
Condition: Very Fine
Awarded to John Newland, one of two men of this name who served with the 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards.
The first, Private John Newland, 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards saw service with Lt. Colonel Miller’s Company. Miller was mortally wounded at Quatre Bras.
The second, Corporal John Newland, 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards saw service with Lt. Colonel Fead’s Company.
