Orders, Decorations and Medals

South Africa 1877-79, clasp, 1877-8-9 (1758 Pte. D. Martin, 1/24th Foot) attractively toned, extremely fine £1600-1800

David Martin attested on 23 August, 1870, aged 21 years. He re-engaged at King William’s Town on 20 September, 1878, and was killed in action at the battle of Isandhlwana on 22 January, 1879.