The Collection of Medals formed by The Late John Hillard

Afghanistan 1878-80, 4 clasps, Peiwar Kotal, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (1629 Pte. G. Jennings, 72nd Highrs.), edge bruising and contact marks, good fine £400-450

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by The Late John Hillard.

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George Jennings was born in Bath, Somerset and originally enlisted in the 22nd Foot in July 1865, aged 24 years - as it transpired an unhappy appointment that culminated in his imprisonment for theft while stationed in New Brunswick. Thus in July 1870 he transferred to the 72nd Highlanders, with whom he served out in India from February 1871 until November 1882, in which period he was present in the Second Afghan War and won entitlement to the above described Medal & clasps. Jennings was finally discharged at Chatham as medically unfit for further service in May 1884; sold with copied service record and Medal & clasp roll verification.