Extra award marks ‘Forlorn Hope’ bravery
The ‘Forlorn Hope’ was well named: a band of soldiers, often volunteers, chosen to take the lead part in a military operation, such as an assault on a defended position, where the risk of casualties is high. Its usage was especially common in accounts of the Peninsular War (1808-14).
A 14-clasp (showing how many battles he served in) Military General Service medal from that period…