Afghanistan 1878-80, 3 clasps, Peiwar Kotal, Kabul, Kandahar (Lieut: Chas: G. Robertson. 2/8th Regt.) a little polished, otherwise toned, good very fine £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of the late Roy Painter.

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Charles Gray Robertson was born on 19 September 1853, son of Lieutenant-General Alexander Cunningham Robertson. He was appointed Lieutenant in the 8th Foot on 11 September 1876, and served with the 2nd Battalion throughout both campaigns, during the first with the Head-quarters of the battalion, being present at the skirmish of the 28th November, 1878, and the assault and capture of the Peiwar kotal; during the second as Transport Officer with the Kabul and Kabul-Kandahar Field Forces, being present at the action of Charasia, the occupation of Kabul, and the defence of Sherpur, and taking part in the advance of the force under Sir F. Roberts to the relief of Kandahar, and the battle of Kandahar (twice mentioned in despatckes; Medal with 3 Clasps and Bronze Star).

Robertson was the author of ‘Kurum, Kabul and Kandahar Being a Brief Record Of Impressions In Three Campaigns Under General Roberts’, David Douglas, Edinburgh, 1881.