India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Edward obverse. Silver issue, with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-02' (36 Gunr. Pir Baktish Gujrat Mtn By)

The recipient Pir Baktish by ethnicity and faith was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier holding the rank of Gunner, while serving with the Gujarat Mountain Battery, of the Indian Army

Reference: The London Gazette issue for 8 August 1902, containing the General Order No 611 (Dispatches) appertaining to the Waziristan Campaign of 1901-1902, it is confirmed that 3 x Mountain Battery's, of the Indian Army took part in the multi-various columns and expeditions, viz, Gujarat, Murree and Derajat Mountain Battery?s - the first two seeing the most extensive service. With 2 x Indian 'Other Ranks' of Gujarat Mountain Battery confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' at Umar Raghza on 5 December 1901

Condition: About GVF

Code: 25235