Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel (1286. Pte. J. Pritchard. 59th Foot.) very fine £180-220

John Pritchard was born in Winchester, Hampshire, and attested for the 59th Foot at Romsey, in November 1867. He served with the Regiment during the Second Afghan War 1878-80, and was discharged 18 December 1888, having served 21 years with the Colours.