Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Jowaki and Second Afghan campaign pair awarded to Private Henry Gent, 51st Foot

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (438 Pte. Henry Gent, 51st Foot); Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ali Musjid (8 Bde./438 Pte. H. Gent, 51st Regt.) good very fine (2) £280-320

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards.

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Henry Gent was born at Manchester and enlisted for the 51st Foot at Aldershot on 10 December 1875, a volunteer from the 3rd West York Militia, then aged 23 years 5 months. He served in the East Indies from January 1877 to February 1882, including the Jowaki Campaign of December 1877, and the Afghan Campaign 1878-79, during which he was present at the action at Ali Musjid on 21 November 1878. Sold with copy discharge papers which confirm both medals.