Cabul 1842 (Richd. McNeely, 31st Regt.) fitted with replacement steel clip and straight bar suspension, edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals - The Property of a Gentleman.

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Richard McNeely (spelt variously in his documents) was born in the Parish of St James, Armagh, in 1803, and was attested for the 31st Foot at Belfast on 13 April 1821, aged 18. He served 22 years 297 days, of which 18 years were in the East Indies. ‘He served in the campaign of 1842 in Afghanistan and was present at Mazeena and Tezeen & received a slight wound in the action at Jugdulluck. He is entitled to a medal for his services in Afghanistan.’ He was discharged at Chatham on 12 July 1844. His character was stated to be ‘generally good and he was a dutiful and efficient soldier but from impetuosity of temper was frequently brought before Courts Martial.’

Sold with copied discharge papers.