Three: Quartermaster Sergeant M. A. Cameron, 92nd Highlanders

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (884. Qr. Mr. Sgt. M. A. Cameron. 92nd. Highrs.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (884 Q.M. Sergt. M. A. Cameron 92nd. Highlanders) ‘9’ of ‘92nd’ double-struck; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (884 Sergt. M. Cameron. Gord: Highrs:) edge nicks and light pitting, better than very fine (3) £500-£700

Montague Angus Cameron was born in Bangalore, India, on 21 June 1848 and joined the 92nd Highlanders as a Boy soldier his 14th birthday. He was appointed a Drummer on 1 April 1865, and was promoted Corporal on 4 July 1868, and Sergeant on 12 June 1872. Appointed Quartermaster Sergeant on 18 October 1879, he served with the Regiment in India and Afghanistan from 15 September 1879 to 29 January 1881, before proceeding to the Cape Colony for service during the Transvaal Campaign. Returning home on 30 January 1882, he was discharged on 9 June 1883.

Sold with copied record of service.