1914 Star. No clasp (No 4436 Sepoy Ajun Khan, 59/Rfls.)

The recipient was a soldier of Pathan ethnicity and the Mussalman faith, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 59th Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force), an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army

59th Scinde Rifles: The regiment served with high distinction as a member of the Indian Corps in France & Flanders, and later in Mesopotamia during the Great War. In the period 1914–15, it fought in the attles of; Givenchy, Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge, the Second Battle of Ypres and the Battle of Loos. Lieutenant William Bruce of the regiment was awarded the Victoria Cross during the Battle of Givenchy. In late 1915, through to end of the Great War, the 59th served in Mesopotamia, where it fought in the battles for the Relief of Kut al Amara on the Tigris Front in 1916–17, the capture of Baghdad, and in operations north of Baghdad at Daur and Tikrit. In respect of its distinguished services during the Great War the regiment was appointed the honorific title 'Royal' in 1921. In 1922, the regiment was re-styled as 6th Royal Battalion (Scinde) 13th Frontier Force Rifles. In 1947, the descendent unit was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where in 2024, the unit continues to thrive as, 1st Battalion (Scinde) The Frontier Force Regiment

Reverse of medal with hairline scratches

Condition: About VF

Code: 24517