United Kingdom. A Waterloo Medal to Corporal John Lee, 2nd Battalion, 44th Regiment of Foot

A Waterloo Medal, in silver, full size, naming officially impressed on the rim CORP. JOHN LEE. 2nd BATT. 44th REG. FOOT., original steel clip and large iron ring, replacement ribbon, the clip has been affixed to the medal resulting in the filing and loss of rim and the “LIN” near 12 o’clock, edge bruises and contact marks throughout present, in very fine condition.

Footnote: Corporal John Lee, 2nd Battalion, 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot, served in Captain T.A. Dudie’s Company at the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815. He is present on the Waterloo Medal Roll. His battalion was part of the 5th Brigade, 3rd Division, under Lieutenant General Sir Charles Alten. During the battle, the 44th Regiment held a critical position on the right flank near Hougoumont Farm, repelling repeated French infantry and cavalry attacks. The steadfast defense of the battalion, including Dudie’s Company, was crucial to the Allied line holding against intense assault. Corporal Lee, like all participants, was awarded the Waterloo Medal, commemorating his service in one of Europe’s decisive battles.

Serjeant John Lee who served at Waterloo, born in Aspur, Wigan, Lancaster, residing in Chatham, is listed in the Royal Hospital Admissions Books, 1835, and was suffering from chronic rheumatism.