Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel (Lieut: S. Apthorp. 59th. Foot.) very fine £240-£280

Shirley Apthorp was commissioned Second Lieutenant by purchase in the 59th Regiment of Foot on 11 February 1869 and was promoted Lieutenant on 28 October 1871. He served with the 59th Foot in the Second Afghan War, and was present in the engagements at Ahmed Khel and Urzoo near Ghuznee. He was promoted Captain on 11 April 1882, and subsequently transferred to the Border Regiment. He transferred to the Reserve of Officers in 1889.