Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1040 Private Thos. Hyde 2/60 Foot) good very fine £260-300

Thomas Hyde was born in Newbury, Berkshire, and attested for the 60th Foot at Portsmouth, in November 1862. He served with the 2nd Battalion in the East Indies, September 1867 - January 1881 (entitled to Afghanistan 1878-80 Medal with ‘Ahmed Khel’ and ‘Kandahar’ clasps). Hyde served with the Regiment during the First Boer War in the Transvaal. He was discharged, 7 March 1882, having served 19 years and 32 days with the Colours.