India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV 2nd issue with clasp 'Mohmand 1933' (7468 L-Nk. Mohd. Akbar, 3-14 Punjab R.)

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV 2nd issue with clasp 'Mohmand 1933' (7468 L-Nk. Mohd. Akbar, 3-14 Punjab R.)

The recipient Mohd Akbar was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Mussalman soldier who held the non-commissioned-officer rank of 'Lance-Naik' (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the 3rd Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment an infantry unit of the British Indian Army

1939-1945: During the Second World War, 3/14 Punjab served in: India, Egypt, Aden Colony, Italian East Africa and Burma. Between 1942-46, the battalion was part of 9th Indian Infantry Brigade, and served under higher formation 5th Indian Division, a.k.a. 'Ball of Fire', between 1942-46

Condition: VF

Code: 25215