£100
AFGHANISTAN MEDAL TO 1609 PTE J HAMILTON 1/5TH FUSRS Correctly engraved - 1609 Pte J Hamilton 1/5th Fusrs
Condition NVF (edge bruise over 'il' in surname, claw to reverse has a fracture.)
John Hamilton was born in Gavan, Glasgow, in 1848. He attested on 8th February 1867 at Glasgow.
Hamilton served in Afghanistan from 3rd December 1878 until 8th June 1879 and again from Christmas Eve 1879 until 20th June 1880. His service papers and roll confirm his entitlement to the medal.
He was discharged on 22nd September 1886 due to Lumbago at Belfast.
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