Black Battle of Waterloo veteran identified 200 years later: Sitter in 'exceptionally rare' painting is former slave who fought for Britain, experts believe

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Private Thomas James is believed to be the bandsman depicted in an 'exceptionally rare' painting from 1821, by respected artist Thomas Phillips.

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