Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel (5202, Gunr F. W. Rooney, A/B. R.H.A.) edge nicks, very fine £140-£180

Frederick William Rooney was born in Kilkiee, Co. Down, in 1856 and attested for the Royal Horse Artillery in London on 14 March 1878. He deserted at Aldershot on 21 July 1878, rejoining on 14 November 1878. Tried and imprisoned, he subsequently served in India and Afghanistan from 29 September 1879 to 9 March 1882, and was discharged on 13 March 1890.

Sold with copied record of service and other research.