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Details - Afghanistan medal 1878 to Shaw, 1/12th Regt |
Afghanistan 1878-80 medal, no clasp named to "32B/789 Pte W. Shaw, 1/12th Regt." William Shaw was born in Shankhill, Belfast, Ireland. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 25th (King's Own Borderers) Regiment at Glasgow on 20 March 1869, aged 19 years. He served in India, November 1870-March 1876 and was transferred to the 1st Battalion 12th Suffolk Regiment in October 1876. With the Suffolks he served in India and Afghanistan, September 1876-April 1887, during which time he gained his only medallic award. Returning to England, he was discharged in April 1889. With copied service papers. Minor edge bruising.
Price: VF $425.00 Canadian
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