Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kabul (Rg. Mr. J. Marshall. 9th Lancers) edge bruise, otherwise very fine £300-360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 9th and 12th Lancers.

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John Marshall was born on 25 June 1844, and enlisted into the 18th Hussars in February 1863. He served in that regiment for 12 years, rising to the rank of Troop Sergeant-Major in February 1873, before being appointed Riding Master in the 9th Lancers on 27 February 1875. He was promoted to Captain in 1885 and exchanged into the 3rd Dragoons in February 1887. He retired on 27 February 1895, after 32 years service.