Awards to the Indian Army from the Collection of AM Shaw

India General Service 1908-35 (3), 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (1620 Jemdr. Hardit Singh, Bengal S. & M.; 2939 Sep. Chanan Singh, 1-16 Punja R.; 6131 L-Nk. Mohd. Yusaf, I.S.C.) good very fine (3) £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Awards to the Indian Army from the Collection of AM Shaw.

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Ex Matt Taylor collection.

Hardit Singh was born on 14 August 1889 and enrolled as a Sapper on 14 August 1907. Promoted to Naik in July 1915; Havildar in December 1917 and Jemadar in January 1925. Transferred to the Pension Establishment in 1931, he re-enlisted in December 1940 and was posted to a Training Battalion. Discharged on 13 December 1942.

With letters and research concerning the recipient and a photograph of the recipient in later life.