Punjab Medal 1848-49. 1732 J. Pickering, 32nd Foot (Cornwall L.I.)

Awarded to 1732 Joseph Pickering who served with the 32^nd Foot (Cornwall Light Infantry).  He was awarded the Punjab Medal 1848-49 Clasp Mooltan. (JOSEPH PICKERING. 32^ND FOOT.) Unfortunately records show he was a deserter noted in the War Office July 1^st 1844 Police Gazette on Deserters from Her Majesty’s Service Roll.  Date of desertion recorded as 12^th June 1844. He was later confirmed as died on the 29^th November 1848. (with copy medal roll, Deserter s from Her Majesty’s Service roll & Find My Past Notes.).