Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (N.45361 Pte. Jakalia Lawi. E.A.A.S.C.)

The prefix N indicates that the soldier was recruited from Nyasaland (now called Malawi)

The recipient was an indigenous African soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the East African Army Service Corps

The East African Army Service Corps was raised in 1940, and recruited African soldiers from four colonial territories, viz, Kenya Colony, Uganda, T...  read more

Code: 25444

Army of India Medal 1799-1826. With clasp 'Ava'. With officially impressed naming (J. Tate, 89th Foot)

Medal(s) & Clasp Verification: Private James Tate is confirmed entitled to medal and clasp per the published transcribed Army of India Medal Roll referenced below:

- Army of India Medal 'Ava': The Army of India Medal Roll 1799-1826 (Gould & Douglas-Morris. 1974)
- Maharjpoor Star 1843: The recipients service papers refer for service with 40th Regiment of Foot

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Code: 25257

Crimea Medal 1854-55, With clasp 'Sebastopol' (No. 2664. Corpl Hugh. McCall. 72nd High****rs)

Naming is regimentally engraved in a contemporary script style known for this particular regiment. A few letters **** in 'Highlanders now worn

Medal & Clasp Verification: Corporal Hugh McCall of the 72nd (Duke of Albany's Highlanders) Regiment of Foot is confirmed entitled to the below following campaign medals per the respective referenced medal rolls and source:

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Code: 25253

Crimea Medal 1854-55, With clasp 'Sebastopol' (No. 2614. John McLeod. 72nd Highlanders)

Naming is regimentally engraved in a contemporary script style known for this particular regiment

Medal & Clasp Verification: Private John McCall of the 72nd (Duke of Albany's Highlanders) Regiment of Foot is confirmed entitled to the below following campaign medals per the respective referenced medal rolls and source:

- Crimea Medal with clasp 'Sebastopol': WO 100...  read more

Code: 25252

Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59. No clasp (Capt. Robt. Bethune, 92nd. Highlanders)

A regimentally important Indian Mutiny campaign medal to the 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders. To the officer, who commanded the Regiment’s Camel Corps Detachment, had the distinction of capturing an enemy standard, and was twice Mentioned in Despatches for his conspicuous services during the quelling of the Indian Mutiny

Medal Verification: The medal and no clasp confirmed as the recip...  read more

Code: 25250

Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India (Gunr. Wm. Webb, A Tp. H. Bde. Madras Arty.)

The medal fitted with a neat replacement claw mount

Medal & Clasp Verification: No. 1793 Gunner William Webb A Troop Horse Brigade Madras Artillery, of the Madras Presidency Army of the Honourable East Company is confirmed entitled to the medal and clasp per the respective medal roll cited below:

- Indian Mutiny Medal & clasp 'Central India': Indian Mutiny medal ro...  read more

Code: 25247

Sudan Medal 1896-98. Silver issue (89390 Dr J. Edwards, R.A.)

Died On-Active-Service in Sudan: Driver Edwards is recorded to have died on active service at 'Atbara', Sudan, on, 13 September 1898

The recipients' Sudan Medal was sent to the recipients nominated next of kin, his father, William Edwards, who resided at 84 Tram Road, Side North, Merthyr, Wales

Medal(s) & Clasp Verification: Driver Edwards is confirmed entitled to...  read more

Code: 25236

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV 2nd Issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (8088 Sep. Ghulam Husain. 4-10 Baluch R.)

The recipient Ghulam Hussain was by ethnicity and faith a Punjab Mussalman holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 4th Battalion (Duke of Connaught's Own) 10th Baluch Regiment of the British Indian Army

During the Second World War 4/10 Baluch, served in India, East Africa, Egypt, Cyprus and Italy

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Code: 25220

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV 2nd Issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (33005 Cook Ram Nath. 1 I.H.C.)

The recipient Ram Nath was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the appointment of Cook while serving with the 1st Indian Hospital Corps of the British Indian Army

The Indian Hospital Corps was formed on 1 June 1920 by combining the Army Hospital Corps and Army Bearer Corps and the subordinate personnel of Indian Station Hospitals, comprising persons of categories then co...  read more

Code: 25219

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second type Calcutta Mint issue with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' (31169 Dvr. Fazal Husain. R.A.)

The recipient Fazal Husain, was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Mussalman, serving as a soldier and holding the rank of 'Driver' while serving with the Royal Regiment of Artillery of the British Army in India (including Burma)

In the early 20th century it was the practise that Mountain Batteries, as well as Field, Medium and Light Battery's, of the 'British Army in India' includ...  read more

Code: 25217