Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (2119 Pte. R. Gorman 1st. Bn. E. Lanc: Regt.) edge bruising, nearly extremely fine £100-£140

Robert Gorman was born in Shankhill, Belfast, in 1869 and attested for the East Lancashire Regiment at Belfast on 14 October 1887, having previously served in the 4th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles. He served with the 1st Battalion in India from 12 October 1891 to 2 December 1895, and took part in the Relief of Chitral campaign. He transferred to the Army Reserve on 8 December 1895, and was discharged on 13 October 1899, after 12 years’ service.

Sold with copied service papers.