Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, 3 clasps, Peiwar Kotal, Charasia, Kabul (854: Gr. J. Dillon. F/A. R.H.A.) good very fine £200-£240

John Dillon witnessed extensive service during the Second Afghan War and was one of 26 men of “F” Battery, “A” Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery, to receive the clasp for Peiwar Kotal, where the men took their guns in on the backs of elephants. The roll notes that he died at Campbellpur on 24 November 1880.

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