Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Second Afghan War Medal awarded to Private J. Holmes, 66th Regiment of Foot, who possibly fought at Maiwand and died of dysentery at Kandahar on 11 August 1880

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (B/665 Pte. J. Holmes. 66th Foot.) good very fine £600-£800

Dix Noonan Webb, July 2020.

Jesse Holmes served with the 66th Regiment of Foot during the Second Afghan War, and was possibly present at the Battle of Maiwand. He died of dysentery at Kandahar on 11 August 1880.