Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (3307. Ag. Bombr. H.T. Ryan. 5/11th. Bde. R.A.) contact marks, polished, nearly very fine £160-£200

Dix Noonan Webb, July 2010.

Henry James Ryan was born at Deptford, Kent, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Woolwich on 2 February 1871. He was promoted to Bombardier on 1 February 1880, to Corporal in in June 1880, and to Sergeant in January 1884. He served latterly with the 3/1 North Irish Division, R.A., and was discharged on 2 February 1892, additionally being awarded a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.