Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Kandahar' (1777. Pte. D. Reid. 92nd Highrs.)

Wounded-in-Action: Private David Reid of 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders is confirmed being 'Wounded-in-Action' (Gunshot Wound) at the storming of the Asmai Heights at the Battle of Kandahar on 1 September 1880. Reference The London Gazette issue of 3 December 1880 - he is also recorded wounded-in-action in ''The Second Afghan War 1878-1880 Casualty Roll’ compiled by Anthony Farrington

Medal(s) and clasp verification: Private David Reid is confirmed entitled to the Second Afghan War Medal and clasp 'Kandahar', as well as a Kabul to Kandahar Star, per the respective campaign medal roll of the 92nd Highlanders (cited below) that were compiled and signed at Anglesea Barracks, Portsmouth, England on, 10 February 1882, at which time Private David Reid is shown as still serving with the 'Service Companies' of the regiment, now styled 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders

- Second Afghan War Medal with clasp 'Kandahar: WO 100/53
- Kabul to Kandahar Star: WO 100/53

Sold together with hard-copy medal and casualty roll extract pages

Condition: GVF

Code: 24300